Electromechanical device converts sunlight into microwave energy by direct process. Still in conceptual stage, device is expected to be lighter and more efficient (ninety percent conversion efficiency) than less-direct conversion systems that employ solar panels and magnetrons. Besides uses in satellites and spacecraft as microwave source, device has many terrestrial applications, including use in fuel-saving sun-powered microwave oven.


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    Title :

    Changing sunlight to microwaves: A concept


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    Publication date :

    1977-11-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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