摘要 |
<p>A method for irradiating a fluent material within a conduit (2) is provided, comprising directing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from a first EMR source (18) into the fluent material (3) along at least one longitudinal axis (5) of the conduit; and directing EMR from a second EMR source (40) such that the EMR from the second EMR source (40) is caused to intersect the fluent material (3) and the EMR from the first EMR source (18). Preferably, the method further includes focusing the EMR from the first EMR source (18) such that an EMR apex (42) is created within the fluent material (3), wherein the EMR apex (42) is intersected by the EMR from the second EMR source (40). Also preferably, the method further includes collimating the EMR from the first EMR source (18), and wherein the EMR from the first EMR source (18) is intersected by the EMR from the second EMR source (40) such that an EMR high density energy zone (43) is created within the fluent material (3).</p> |