Microwaves Collection

Nikolai Basov, Soviet physicist
Nikolai Gennadiyevich Basov (1922-2001), Soviet physicist. Basov is primarily known for his work with Aleksandr Prokhorov on developing masers (amplified beams of microwaves)

Cooking by microwaves. Circa 1962

Workers on the pilot production line at the new Samsung factory Wynyard, making microwaves. 24th August 1995

Electromagnetic spectrum. Diagram showing the changing wavelengths of electromagnetic (EM) radiation (top) and the corresponding frequencies in Hertz (Hz)

Microwave

Tetra Mast C018 / 0050
Terretrial trunked radio mast (Tetra) as used by emergency service and government networks. Photographed in Wolverhampton, UK

Mobile phone base station, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK

Microwave radar horns C013 / 5299
Microwave radar horns of a surveillance security system at Titan Missile Museum near Tucson, Arizona. The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Dumped microwave oven and tangled car wreckage in woodland, Marsham Woods, Norfolk, England, november

Radio tower with radio waves
Radio tower transmitting over a city, conceptual computer artwork. The concentric rings represent the radio waves or microwaves being transmitted by the mast. This is the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada

Mobile phone danger
Mobile telephone danger. Conceptual computer artwork of bubbles containing skull and crossbones coming out of a mobile telephone. Mobile phones use low-power microwave signals to transmit calls

Radio masts with radio waves
Radio masts, conceptual computer artwork. The concentric rings represent the radio waves or microwaves being transmitted by the central mast

Communications tower. The tower has several dishes used to relay communications data in the form of microwaves

Radio mast with radio waves
Radio mast, conceptual computer artwork. The concentric rings represent the radio waves or microwaves being transmitted by the mast

Microwave emission test. Computer screen display of the output of a test to detect microwave emissions from electrical objects. This device has many applications in electrical engineering

Mobile phone mast
Mobile phone base station. Radio wave antennae mounted on a lattice tower in a field. Mobile phone communication networks operate by the transmission of radio signals between mobile phones

Electromagnetic spectrum, artwork
Electromagnetic spectrum, computer artwork. The changing wavelength of electromagnetic (EM) radiation through the spectrum is shown by the trace along bottom

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Microwaves, a revolutionary invention in the world of technology and cooking, have come a long way since their inception. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Soviet physicist Nikolai Basov, they were first introduced as a means to harness radio waves for communication purposes. In 1962, the concept of cooking by microwaves was born, forever changing our culinary landscape. This breakthrough allowed food to be heated quickly and efficiently through electromagnetic radiation. As workers diligently manned the pilot production line at Samsung's new factory in Wynyard, microwave ovens began making their way into households worldwide. Beyond just heating leftovers or defrosting frozen meals, microwaves found applications beyond our kitchens. They became an integral part of modern telecommunications infrastructure with mobile phone base stations utilizing microwave radar horns like Tetra Mast C018 / 0050 to transmit signals seamlessly across vast distances. However, not all stories about microwaves end on a positive note. In Norfolk, England in November (year), Marsham Woods witnessed an unfortunate sight - dumped microwave ovens amidst tangled car wreckage. A stark reminder that even technological marvels can sometimes fall victim to misuse and neglect. Nevertheless, it is impossible to deny the impact that they have had on society. From revolutionizing how we cook our meals to enabling global communication networks through towering radio towers emitting invisible waves - they have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. As we continue to embrace advancements in technology and witness further innovations inspired by pioneers like Nikolai Basov, let us appreciate the humble microwave for its ability to bring convenience and efficiency into our homes while connecting us with others around the world through invisible waves traversing from one tower to another.