By that point, people were calling Spencer's invention the "microwave oven" (eventually to be shortened to simply, "microwave"), and adoption skyrocketed around the world. One in four American ...

The post-war period saw a proliferation in magnetron applications, beginning with the invention of the microwave oven in 1946 and continuing today with base stations for LTE and 5G networks.

The magnetron was invented by Albert Hull ... So don't feel bad the next time you decide to employ your microwave in lieu of the oven. You might actually end up with a more nutrient-rich meal.

Select from countertop microwaves or hood combination and built-in options. Prices for microwave ovens start at around $500. Optional features include convection cooking, broil elements ...