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.

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 ...

In 1945, Percy Spencer, an American self-taught engineer, was working in a lab testing ... microwave technology is still being used as a jumping off point for further research in radar and ...

He’s been testing the safety of ... that will shut off the machine’s magnetron as soon as it’s opened. But as evidenced by ...

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.