Laser preheat enhanced ignition

Patent · 01 January 1999

OSTI ID:872164

Early, James W ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos, NM

A method for enhancing fuel ignition performance by preheating the fuel with laser light at a wavelength that is absorbable by the fuel prior to ignition with a second laser is provided.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• Assignee: Regents of University of California (Los Alamos, NM)
• Patent Number(s): US 5876195
• OSTI ID: 872164
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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