Microwave Ovens

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"Microwave Ovens

In recent decades, the use of microwave ovens has become widespread. These devices apply the principles of dielectric heating. Molecules such as the water within food will generate heat when placed within a high-frequency electric field. Microwave ovens are thus used for cooking, thawing, and reheating. Despite their utility though, the ovens have also been associated with certain safety problems. Excessive radiation leakage, for example, represents a potential health hazard. However, such risks have been practically eliminated through adequate safety standards and good oven design.

The principles of dielectric heating were first applied to industrial uses during the late 1930s (2:401-402). Then during World War II the electronics company, Raytheon, began ..."

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