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Welcome to Microwave Energythe next part of my Making Electromagnetic Weapons series. For
the Electromagnetic Pulse Generator, check out the last three articles (One, Two and Three).
I'm sure almost all of you have used a microwave at some point in your lives. As a child, I always
found microwaves fascinating; the idea of heating food with invisible energy, and even creating
lightning should the user accidentally microwave metal! However, microwaves are not only used for
heating food. Microwave energy generally falls under the 2.4 GHz (Gigahertz band). This same
band is used by many wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Microwaves consist of
any wavelength between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz. The range (energy) depends on the
"strength" of the wavelength.
magnetron that are very complicated, but interesting. If you're curious, check out the information in
this article.
Once finished, the entire apparatus should look something like this:
Making Electromagnetic Weapons: Directed Microwave Energy
The waveguide (or metal funnel cone) guides the microwaves in a linear direction, and allows them
to be focused in a specific direction. Once directed, the microwaves can generate electrical current
in any conductive metal they encounter. How much electricity they generate is determined by the
distance from the magnetron and the power of the output. The microwave gun will also disrupt
wireless communications (depending on their frequencies) and excite water molecules.
Warnings
MICROWAVES ARE VERY VERY DANGEROUS. DO NOT attempt to build this device unless
you are very very confident in your understanding of the dangers, correct practice of safety, and
legal concerns.
HIGH VOLTAGE! Microwave Transformers can easily kill you! Treat then with respect!
Remember... Fear of Lightning.
DO NOT use this device on anything or anywhere where it violates FCC rules or any other legal
constraint!
I am not responsible for any damage, harm, or legal trouble you get yourself into.