摘要 |
An instrument (10) for performing microwave-assisted reactions and an associated method are disclosed. The instrument typically includes ( i ) a microwave-radiation source (11), ( ii ) a cavity (12), ( iii ) a waveguide (13) in microwave communication with the microwave-radiation source and the cavity, ( iv ) at least one reaction-vessel sensor (15) for determining the number and/or type of reaction vessels positioned within the cavity, ( v ) an interface (20), and ( vi ) a computer controller (21). The computer controller is typically in communication with the interface, the microwave-radiation source, and the reaction-vessel sensor. The computer controller is typically capable of determining the output of the microwave-radiation source in response to the number and/or type of reaction vessels positioned within the cavity. |