dp_ee
Newbie level 4
Hello,
I have no real experience with magnetrons or microwaves in general. As a student, my knowledge of EM waves is still limited. A project that I am currently working on requires shooting powerful microwaves at a sample immersed in distilled water. So far, I have thought of using a magnetron (30kW peak, 16.5 W mean) to generate the required waves. I would like your advice on getting these waves into the water.
I think the easiest way would be to use waveguide to coax adapters, one attached to the end of the magnetron, and another immersed in water pointed at the sample. Is this recommended?
I have heard of RF leakage causing problems at waveguide connections. What kind of method and material should I use to minimize this?
I will highly appreciate your input, or any references you can point me to.
Thank you!
I have no real experience with magnetrons or microwaves in general. As a student, my knowledge of EM waves is still limited. A project that I am currently working on requires shooting powerful microwaves at a sample immersed in distilled water. So far, I have thought of using a magnetron (30kW peak, 16.5 W mean) to generate the required waves. I would like your advice on getting these waves into the water.
I think the easiest way would be to use waveguide to coax adapters, one attached to the end of the magnetron, and another immersed in water pointed at the sample. Is this recommended?
I have heard of RF leakage causing problems at waveguide connections. What kind of method and material should I use to minimize this?
I will highly appreciate your input, or any references you can point me to.
Thank you!