How to make a radio frequency heating apparatus?

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Radio frequency heating involves using radio waves to heat a reaction mixture, similar to microwave heating but at lower frequencies. An RF generator is essential for this process, as it produces the necessary radiowaves. The discussion suggests consulting relevant academic papers and contacting authors for detailed insights on RF generator construction. It is noted that effective radio frequency heating likely requires a powerful source of radiowaves, comparable to the intensity used in microwave ovens. Understanding these components is crucial for successful implementation of radio frequency heating in reactions.
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Hi! I need to carry out radio frequency heating (heating by radio waves) for a reaction.
Can anyone please help me design a circuit for that?
 
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...a microwave?
 
fss said:
...a microwave?

Yes. Something like that only. But with waves of a frequency smaller than that of microwaves.
I came across a paper in which they kept the reaction mixture between the two electrodes, placed 15 cm apart, and connected them to an RF generator. I am trying to figure out what an RF generator is and what is its construction like.
Can you please help me out with this?
 
Why don't you find the paper and contact the authors about it as a first step?
 
I just googled it quickly, and it looks like an RF generator is a general name for a device which makes radiowaves.
I would guess that radio frequency heating would require a very powerful source of radiowaves (since a microwave oven uses very intense microwaves).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dielectric_heating
 
wikipedia is my go-to-site ;)
 
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