In contrast, Wintner explains that with laser ignition the higher density of gases at increased pressures actually makes it easier to generate a plasma spark. And indeed last year also saw the ...

In the video after the break, [Jay] shows off the design process and some earlier incarnations of the plasma knife that didn ... Well the spark between the blades can apparently be used to ...

Laser pulses can guide discharges ... used for applications in high-voltage switching and plasma treatments.” In the study, an electric spark of 4 cm was guided around an obstacle using ...