THE USE OF MICROWAVES FOR THERMAL AND NON-THERMAL APPLICATIONS IN MICRO AND NANOSCALE DEVICES

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and systems for delivering microwave radiation, e.g., for heating, to a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device of the present invention contains a microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) for applying microwave radiation to specific areas within the microfluidic device. The circuit preferably includes a transmission line on one surface of the microfluidic device and a ground plane on the opposing surface.