Microwave ovens are everywhere, and at the heart of them is a magnetron — a device that creates microwaves. [DiodeGoneWild] tore one apart to show us what was inside and how it works.

Unlike cooking on a stove, cooking food in a microwave is too instant and tempting to resist, but science says it has its own ...

The cavity magnetron uses physical cavities and a magnetic field to create microwave energy. The frequency is determined by the size and shape of the cavities. While the cavity magnetron had ...

The post-war period saw a proliferation in magnetron applications, beginning with the invention of the microwave oven in 1946 and continuing today with base stations for LTE and 5G networks.

The film discusses the function and operation of microwave oscillators in radar systems, focusing on the importance of oscillators like the magnetron and reflex velocity modulated tubes.

One day while working near the magnetrons that produced microwaves, Spencer noticed a peanut butter candy bar in his pocket had begun to melt - shortly after, the microwave oven was born.