Lasers to replace spark plugs?

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MartDude · #1 Post by **MartDude** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:38 am

Interesting. Doesn't say how long they'd last

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 125502.htm

#2 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:47 am

The laser-ignition system, although highly promising, is not yet being installed into actual automobiles made in a factory. Taira's team is, however, working with a large spark-plug company and with DENSO Corporation, a member of the Toyota Group.

Dunno but I reckon Andy has been testing them in his Falco

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:56 am

When I started reading the article, I expected we'd be involved in this

.... and no Tim - getting hold of standard parts from the company is a nightmare - let alone experimental stuff (other than the stuff I'm working on) - particularly that will require a completely different ignition system ....

..... would be nice though .....

joecrx · #4 Post by **joecrx** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:34 pm

i think those would look good with see through glass cylinder head and carbon pistons

roll on the future

randomsquid · #5 Post by **randomsquid** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:32 pm

I hear kawasaki are working on a new design of stick coil that doesn't weld itself to the heads every few thousand miles. Mutter.

Dalemac · #6 Post by **Dalemac** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:57 pm

last week i read smething about lazers being used on warships, now it has gone to ignition systems....

guess the lazers arent powerful enough yet :P

D-Rider · #7 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:02 am

Dalemac wrote:last week i read smething about lazers being used on warships, now it has gone to ignition systems....

guess the lazers arent powerful enough yet :P

What does the "Z" stand for in this new device Dale?

Do the other letters have the same meaning as they do with a laser or is it a completely different device?

#8 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:12 am

Star Wars uses Lazers...or was that Phazers.. or was that Star Trek..?

See, I always thought lasers and lazers went to infinity and beyond, which is why they cant make a Lightsabre 'for real'

I dont 'get' how they can have a powerful laser that is powerful enough to ignite fuel/air mix, but doesnt burn a hole in the top of the Piston..?

randomsquid · #9 Post by **randomsquid** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:23 am

We used to have a device at work with a laser pointer attached to it. Right next to the laser out hole was a sign in very small writing. You had to get right up close to read it. It said do not stare into laser...

D-Rider · #10 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:25 am

Kwackerz wrote:Star Wars uses Lazers...or was that Phazers.. or was that Star Trek..?

OK ..... but we know what the acronym LASER stands for so what about these with a "Z" in the middle?

Kwackerz wrote: See, I always thought lasers and lazers went to infinity and beyond, which is why they cant make a Lightsabre 'for real'

I dont 'get' how they can have a powerful laser that is powerful enough to ignite fuel/air mix, but doesnt burn a hole in the top of the Piston..?

Beams of laser light can be focussed ..... if you are ever contemplating laser eye surgery, be very glad they can ....

#11 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:35 am

probably cos I've never really thought about Lasers much.. CD players use lasers too.. and there isnt a burnt hole out the bottom of my computer tower.. Doh!

Samray · #12 Post by **Samray** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:45 am

Dalemac wrote:last week i read smething about lazers being used on warships, now it has gone to ignition systems....

guess the lazers arent powerful enough yet :P

I've seen a few of those too.
Couldnt understand the steady camera platform on this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij6wCdypHHQ