Method of and apparatus for optically enhancing chemical reactions
US6043294A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4298
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Chemical reaction is effected utilizing light of an appropriate frequency supplied preferably via optical fibers to one or more light extractors having light-emissive surfaces in contact with reactants. The light can be concentrated before being delivered. Wave guides and a plurality of such extractors can be provided within the vessel.
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