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.

that will shut off the machine’s magnetron as soon as it’s opened. But as evidenced by the aforementioned microwave oven, ...

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.

While this worked, the poor suffering magnetron didn’t go the full mile ... We’ve covered a fair few microwave oven related hacks before, including a neat microwave kiln, and hacks using ...

The capacitor stores electrical energy and discharges it to the magnetron, ensuring that it receives the roughly 4,000 volts ...

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.

Simplify meal prep with the best microwave ovens of 2025. Explore our top 10 picks from leading brands, designed for ...