Microwave Radiation
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Microwave Radiation has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Feb 2026). Used to explain the maser as a microwave analog to lasers and to situate lasers within the electromagnetic spectrum.
Microwave is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than other radio waves but longer than infrared waves. Its wavelength ranges from about one meter to one millimeter, corresponding to frequencies between 300 MHz and 300 GHz, broadly construed. A more common definition in radio-frequency engineering is the range between 1 and 100 GHz, or between 1 and 3000 GHz. In all cases, microwaves include the entire super high frequency (SHF) band at minimum. The boundaries between fa
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | physics |
Who talks about Microwave Radiation on podcasts?
Microwave Radiation came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- How Lasers Work | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Feb 2026)