Claims
- 1. A method of conducting organic synthesis reactions comprising:
applying microwave radiation to a sample using a frequency to which the sample thermally respond; and optimizing the coupling between the applied microwaves and the sample without adjusting the physical dimensions of the cavity, without physical movement of the cavity (i.e. no tuning screws), without physical movement of the position of the sample and without adjusting the frequency of the applied microwaves as the sample heats and as the reaction proceeds.
- 2. A method according to claim 1 wherein the step of optimizing the coupling comprises:
positioning the sample in a cavity; and propagating the microwave radiation to the sample through at least three apertures that are in microwave communication with a single waveguide.
- 3. A method according to claim 2 comprising propagating the microwave radiation to the sample through at least five apertures.
- 4. A method according to claim 2 comprising propagating the microwave radiation to the sample through seven apertures.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This is a divisional application of Ser. No. 09/773,846 filed Jan. 31, 2001.
Divisions (1)
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Number |
Date |
Country |
Parent |
09773846 |
Jan 2001 |
US |
Child |
10063914 |
May 2002 |
US |