A generator emits 14-megahertz radio waves.
The waves bombard a solution of regular table salt and water.
Exactlywhat happens next remains a mystery, but one theory posits that thesodium chloride may weaken the bonds between the strong oxygen andhydrogen atoms in water. Radio waves break apart the bonds and liberateflammable hydrogen gas molecules.
A match ignites the hydrogen, generating an intense flame.
The resulting heat powers a simple engine.