Bill Schertz wrote:
> There are some misconceptions going around on the list about laser
> ignition. Just having the laser beam going through the mixture will not
> ignite it. The laser beam needs to be focused by a lens, then the higher
> intensity at the focal point causes a breakdown in the gas, creating a
> small ball of plasma that ignites the mixture.
>  


Like this:
http://www.iveho.com/2010/04/02/ford-developing-a-laser-ignition-system/