In-Cylinder Observations of Chemiluminescence in Turbulent Premixed Flames Using a Spark Plug Sensor with an Optical Fiber

Authors

• Nobuyuki Kawahara - Okayama Univ.
• Atsushi Inoue - Okayama Univ.
• Eiji Tomita - Okayama Univ.

Topic

• Spark ignition engines
• Fiber optics
• Sensors and actuators
• Turbulence
• Optics
• Air / fuel ratio

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