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Radar was invented early in WW2. After discovering Radar they observed that birds getting too close to the transmitter were cooked. That property of radar was not implemented for a while because it was so expensive to create the electronics and because the electronics were so large. As transistors have taken over the industry, microwaves became small enough that they were affordable. Microwaves have always been around since right after the Big Bang. Microwaves are "higher frequency" electromagnetic energy like the kind used in radar. Radar (though in primitive form) was demonstrated over a hundred years ago. It was developed to the point where it was using microwaves frequencies in the 1930's. As regards the appliance by that name, here's something right out of the Wikipedia article on microwave ovens: "Cooking food with microwaves was discovered by Percy Spencer while building magnetrons for radar sets at Raytheon. He was working on an active radar set when he noticed a strange sensation, and saw that a peanut chocolate bar he had in his pocket started to melt. Although he was not the first to notice this phenomenon, as the holder of 120 patents, Spencer was no stranger to discovery and experiment, and realized what was happening. The radar had melted his candy bar with microwaves. The first food to be deliberately cooked with microwaves was popcorn, and the second was an egg, which exploded in the face of one of the experimenters." The first patent was filed in '45 by Spencer and in '47, the first oven, the Radarange, was out. Early machines were only about a third as efficient as the contemporary ones. They cost a mint, too. Development continued until the "modern" unit rolled out in the '60's. Modern manufacturing methods made the unit cheaper, at it took off. The rest is history. Interestingly, the heart and soul of the microwave oven is the magnetron. The magnetron is the microwave generating electronic component in the oven. And it is actually a specialized form of vacuum tube; it's not a transistor or a solid state device at all. A perfectly good microwave oven can be set up using only the magnetron and four electrical components, none of which would ever be considered "modern" by today's standards. A link is provided to our friends at Wikipedia.
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Who and when was the microwave invented?
in was invented in 1947
Which was invented first light bulb microwave or telephon?
Telephone The telephone was invented in 1876.The light bulb was invented in 1879. The microwave was invented in 1945.
Who invented microwave?
The microwave oven was invented by Percy Spencer, an American engineer working for Raytheon Corporation, in 1945. While experimenting with radar equipment, he discovered that microwave radiation had the ability to cook food quickly. This led to the development of the first microwave oven for commercial use.
Why were microwave telescope invented?
Microwave telescopes were invented to observe celestial objects in the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which allows astronomers to study phenomena that are not visible in optical wavelengths. This includes the detection of cosmic microwave background radiation, which provides insight into the early universe, as well as the study of molecular clouds and star formation. By using microwaves, scientists can gather data on the composition, temperature, and dynamics of these astronomical entities, enhancing our understanding of the cosmos.
Can you put tin foil in the micerwave?
It is not recommended to put tin foil in the microwave as it can cause sparks and possibly damage the microwave. It is safer to use microwave-safe dishes and utensils when heating food in the microwave.
What did drpercy Spencer invented?
He invented the microwave oven or the microwave
Who invented microwave isolator?
Tipeni Sae2 invented the microwave isolater
When was microwave spectrometer invented?
The microwave spectrometer was invented in 1947 by E. B. Wilson and R. H. Hughes. There are 2 types of microwave spectrometers.
Who and when was the microwave invented?
in was invented in 1947
What state was the microwave oven invented?
The microwave oven was invented in the United States.
Who discovered the microwave oven?
The microwave is not a product of nature; it was invented. To see who invented the microwave and more information, see the related link below.
Which was invented first telephone light bulb microwave?
Telephone The telephone was invented in 1876.The light bulb was invented in 1879. The microwave was invented in 1945.
How old was Percy Spencer when he invented the microwave?
Percy Spencer was in his 40s when he invented the microwave oven in 1945. He was born on July 9, 1894, and invented the microwave while working for Raytheon.
Who invented microwave and internet?
it was me
What country or origin was the microwave invented?
It was invented in France
How was the microwave used when originally invented?
The Microwave was used to cook food.
What did Louis Grant invented?
He invented a microwave oven
