Principles of Microwave Radiation.

Journal of food protection · 1980 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The article describes the wave/particle dual nature of electromagnetic radiation and explains principles relevant to emission, transmission, and absorption of microwaves used for heating and food processing. It discusses properties of electromagnetic waves an…

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PublicationJournal of food protection · 1980

Study typereview

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Microwaves, such as those used in cooking and processing food, are part of the broad spectrum of electromagnetic radiation which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultra-violet radiation, x-rays and Gamma rays. Electromagnetic radiation has a dual nature, it is both wave-like and particle-like. An understanding of this dual nature of electromagnetic radiation is necessary for an understanding of the processes of emission, transmission and absorption of microwaves, which is in turn necessary for understanding the processes and phenomena which are important in the use of microwave radiation as a source of energy for heating and food processing. The properties of electromagnetic waves and the processes of emission. transmission and absorption are described and some effects in microwave-heating applications are discussed.

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Study typereview

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

Exposuremicrowave

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

emission, transmission and absorption of microwaves
microwave heating effects/applications in food processing

Limitations

No specific frequency, exposure metrics, or duration reported in the abstract.
No health outcomes or biological endpoints described in the abstract.
Appears to be a principles/overview article rather than an empirical study (based on abstract).

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x-43.8.618
PubMed: 30822982

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