Method and apparatus for excitation of resonances in molecules

Abstract

A method is described to excite molecules at their natural resonance frequencies with sufficient energy to break or form chemical bonds using electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency (RF) and microwave frequency range. Liquid, solid, or gaseous materials are prepared and injected into a resonant structure where they are bombarded with electromagnetic energy in the RF or microwave range at resonant frequencies of the molecules of the materials. Alternatively, electromagnetic energy tuned to dielectric particles prepared from the materials may also be supplied to further enhance the reaction.

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         34 . An apparatus for exciting a process medium with electromagnetic radiation comprising:
 a reaction structure containing a process or reaction volume; and   a plurality of electromagnetic generators coupled to the reaction structure.   
     
     
         35 . The apparatus of  claim 34 , further comprising at least one static electromagnetic generator coupled to the reaction structure. 
     
     
         36 . The apparatus of  claim 34 , wherein the electromagnetic generators are tuned to frequencies in the range of radio frequencies and microwave frequencies. 
     
     
         37 . The apparatus of  claim 34 , wherein the electromagnetic generators are coupled to the structure by either a waveguide or a coaxial cable. 
     
     
         38 . The apparatus of  claim 34 , wherein the material to be processed is selected from the group consisting of: a liquid; a solid; a gas; and a combination of a liquid, a solid and a gas. 
     
     
         39 . The apparatus of  claim 38 , wherein the material to be processed is a liquid, wherein the apparatus further comprises an atomizer for atomizing the liquid for injection into the resonant structure. 
     
     
         40 . The apparatus of  claim 38 , wherein the material to be processed is a solid, and wherein the apparatus further comprises a pulverizer for pulverizing the solid into small particles for injection into the resonant structure.