A System for Controlled Microwave Heating of Small Samples^*

* Manuscript received in Winnipeg July 14. 1975; in revised form October 4, 1975. This work was performed in the Surgical Medical Research Institute. Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta, and supported by grants from the National Research Council of Canada, A2272 and E2373.

ABSTRACT

A system for the controlled thawing and heating of small samples in a waveguide is described. A means of maintaining constant absorbed power within the sample over a wide range of sample parameters is a major feature of the system. Provision for sensing the melting point of immersed samples is included. Samples are continuously rotated to improve heating uniformity.

Notes

* Manuscript received in Winnipeg July 14. 1975; in revised form October 4, 1975. This work was performed in the Surgical Medical Research Institute. Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta, and supported by grants from the National Research Council of Canada, A2272 and E2373.