Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Flame Photometry: Overview01:02

Flame Photometry: Overview

1.2K
Flame photometry, also known as flame emission spectrometry, is a technique used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of elements present in a sample using a flame as the source of excitation energy. The concept of flame photometry was realized in the early 1860s by Kirchhoff and Bunsen, who discovered that specific elements emit characteristic radiation when excited in flames. The first instrument developed for this purpose was used to measure sodium (Na) in plant ash using a Bunsen...
1.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Knowledge is a right: fixing open access flaws.

European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery·2025
Same author

University rankings: Time to reconsider.

BioImpacts : BI·2025
Same author

Excess of open access.

European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery·2024
Same author

Dismantling discrimination through education.

Canadian medical education journal·2024
Same author

Maize's origin to be revisited.

Plant signaling & behavior·2024
Same author

Nobel Prize paradox: Nobel Prize, not a noble prize.

Revista clinica espanola·2024
Same journal

To AI or not to AI: A cross-sectional analysis of artificial intelligence policy among emergency management journals.

Journal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

Communication competency of paramedic personnel in disasters: A systematic review on challenges and solutions.

Journal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

The academic-practitioner research dance: Synergistic research collaborations in emergency management.

Journal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

Bridging the gap: Lingering challenges and current strategies for academic-practitioner collaboration in emergency management.

Journal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

The need for more qualified liaison officers in a topsy-turvy world.

Journal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.)·2026
Same journal

Preparing emergency managers to lead collaboratively in a post-COVID-19 context marked by increased compound disasters.

Journal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 1, 2025

Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: An Office Procedure
11:07

Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: An Office Procedure

Published on: March 30, 2021

8.2K

Laser to fight fire?

Khaled Moustafa1

  • 1Arabic Science Archive (ArabiXiv): https://arabixiv.org, Paris, France.

Journal of Emergency Management (Weston, Mass.)
|November 11, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study proposes using lasers to fight wildfires by creating carbonized barriers. This method aims to stop fire propagation by removing fuel in a targeted zone.

More Related Videos

An “All-laser” Endothelial Transplant
09:59

An “All-laser” Endothelial Transplant

Published on: July 6, 2015

9.7K
Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser
07:17

Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser

Published on: May 9, 2018

8.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 1, 2025

Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: An Office Procedure
11:07

Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: An Office Procedure

Published on: March 30, 2021

8.2K
An “All-laser” Endothelial Transplant
09:59

An “All-laser” Endothelial Transplant

Published on: July 6, 2015

9.7K
Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser
07:17

Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser

Published on: May 9, 2018

8.3K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Forestry
  • Laser Technology

Background:

  • Wildfires are fueled by burnable organic matter like grasses and trees.
  • Fires naturally extinguish when fuel sources are depleted.
  • Current wildfire suppression methods face challenges in rapidly spreading fires.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel wildfire suppression technique using lasers.
  • To investigate the feasibility of creating firebreaks through laser-induced carbonization.
  • To establish a method for stopping wildfire propagation by removing fuel ahead of the fire front.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing specific laser devices to carbonize a narrow zone in front of wildfires.
  • Creating a protective, fuel-free area to halt fire spread.
  • Conducting empirical studies to optimize laser parameters (intensity, wavelength, irradiation time).

Main Results:

  • The proposed method aims to immediately and punctually carbonize organic matter.
  • A laser-carbonized zone is intended to act as a barrier, stopping fire propagation.
  • Further empirical studies are needed to validate effectiveness and determine optimal laser conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Laser-induced carbonization presents a potential innovative approach to wildfire management.
  • This 'fire by fire' or 'fire by laser' strategy could offer a precise method for creating firebreaks.
  • Optimization of laser parameters is crucial for effective and safe implementation in real-world wildfire scenarios.