NASA NTRS · 19780000100
Plasma igniter for internal-combustion engines
Abstract
Hot ionized gas (plasma) ignites air/fuel mixture in internal combustion engines more effectively than spark. Electromagnetic forces propel plasma into combustion zone. Combustion rate is not limited by flame-front speed.
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Breshears, R. R., Fitzgerald, D. J.. 1978-06-01. Plasma igniter for internal-combustion engines. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19780000100
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