microwave (mw)

microwave (mw): Loosely, an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength from 300 mm to 10 mm (1 GHz to 30 GHz). Note: Microwaves exhibit many of the properties usually associated with waves in the optical regime, e.g. , they are easily concentrated into a beam. (188)

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