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| Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new optical sensitizer for low-energy laser ignition of propellants. Traditional ignition techniques such as hot-wire bridges and pyrotechnic charges can cause accidental sparking and ignitions. Purdue researchers have integrated a photosensitive component to optically sensitize propellants making them capable of energetic ignition under a laser. The flash band energy is found to be 5-8 J-cm^2 on average and in the presence of a neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser of wavelength 1064 nm and 532 nm respectively were found to be as low as 0.6 J-cm^2. This new method can be implemented in igniter applications including for rocket engines, motor vehicles, and military and defense. Technology Validation: The flash band energy of the new optical sensitizers when optically ignited under a Nd:YAG laser of wavelength 1064 nm and 532 nm respectively was found to be as low as 0.6 J-cm^2. Advantages: -Sustained Ignition -Low Energy Ignition -Optical Energy in Reaction Potential Applications: -Ignition -Laser-Induced Ignition -Propellants -Rocket Engines -Motor Vehicles -Military and Defense |
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Feb 28, 2022
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United States
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Apr 30, 2021
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United States
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