When investigating stochastic ignition phenomena, high-fidelity simulations and
experiments for statistical characterization can be a laborious endeavor. Machine learning …

Combustion and energy conversion play critical roles in all facets of environmental and
technological applications, including the utilization of sustainable energy sources for power …

This study uses direct numerical simulations to investigate the forced ignition of temporally-
evolving turbulent subsonic shear layers separating a gaseous stream of methane (CH 4) …

Laser-induced plasma ignition is a new ignition method to achieve stable and reliable
ignition of liquid rocket engines. It has the advantages of accurate and controllable ignition …

Laser-induced spark is an ignition method in a rocket combustor that facilitates engine re-
ignition throughout a mission. The present work generates a probability map of successful …

The goal of the Stanford PSAAP-III Center (2020–2025) is to determine laser ignition
reliability maps in subscale rocket combustors using multifidelity ensembles of numerical …