> The whole microwave field will be concentrated on these
> "parasites" instead of the sample

Isn't it possible to drill a small hole in the chamber so
the pressure can be measured from outside ?

Would ceramics interfere with the microwave ?

Is there any way you could use a strain guage on
the chamber ?

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