Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Microwave Athermal Effects in Chemistry: A Myth’s Autopsy – Pat II: Orienting effects and thermodynamic consequences of electric field [PDF]
AUTHORS	D.A.C. Stuerga and P. Gaillard 1996 31 2 101-113
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Abstract The purpose of this paper is to enlighten by a theoretical analysis the controversial question of athermal, specific or molecular effects of microwave heating claimed in chemistry. In this part II, orienting effects of electric field, and physical origin of dielectric loss will be analyzed, as well as transfers between rotational states and vibrational states within condensed phases. We will formulate six criteria relating to existence of microwave athermal effects. In fact these criteria will look like some lemma leading then to the formulation of a general theorem relating to existence of molecular or athermal effects in microwave heating. In the usual operating conditions, it will be proven that the frequently propounded idea that the microwaves rotate dipolar groups is misleading. Key Words: Specific effects, Athermal effects, Orienting effect, Dielectric loss, Relaxation.