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Re: Laser Ignition

To: Keith Turk <kturk@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: Laser Ignition
From: Bryan Savage <b.a.savage@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 08:27:27 -0800
That's basically it Keith.  We won't know how well it will work until it's
actually tested because the combustion chemistry is so complex.

Bryan

Keith Turk wrote:
> Brian.... I went back and re-read your original post.  Let me see if I
> understand what your saying....
> 
> Basically the laser would sweep the combustion chamber igniting the fuel
> over an arc .... and the combustion process would be a more compete
> exercise... and could be precisely timed event?  Even more accurate then the
> current Spark technology because it would ignite  more of the fuel in the
> instantaneous moment desired?  all of this happening at the speed of light
> in a 4" chamber?
> 
> Here's a moment to pitch the " Box " out and join Jack's circle....
> 
> Keith






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