[sotd] June 16, 2004 [Microwaves: From your Kitchen to the Edges of the Universe]
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Microwaves: From your Kitchen to the Edges of the Universe
From the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Virtual
Museum comes this interesting exhibit on the now taken-for-granted
microwave. Gentle Subscribers who recall when microwave ovens were a rarity
found only in institutional settings may enjoy this examination of a now
ubiquitous appliance.
"Old as the universe, new as the latest space satellite. Something you use
every day, but something you've never seen. We're talking about microwaves.
You probably think a microwave is what you use to heat your dinner or make
popcorn. That's actually a microwave oven, or an oven that uses microwaves
to generate heat. But what are microwaves?" - from the website
This easy to read site provides information covering topics such as the
precursor to microwaves, microwaves and medicine, military and commercial
applications and microwaves and telecommunications and satellites. The
site includes diagrams as well as historical photos and takes a speculative
look at futures uses. Additional resources are provided as well.
Pop over to the site for an informative look at microwaves at:
http://www.ieee-virtual-museum.org/exhibit/exhibit.php?id=159265&lid=1
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/2xrgq
A.M. Holm
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