마이크로파(Microwave, MW)란?

마이크로파(Microwave, MW)는 전자기파의 일종으로, 주파수가 약 300MHz(메가헤르츠)에서 300GHz(기가헤르츠) 범위에 속하며, 이에 해당하는 전자기파의 파장은 약 1mm(밀리미터)에서 1m(미터) 사이입니다. 마이크로파는 라디오파와 적외선 사이의 전자기 스펙트럼에 위치하고 있습니다.

마이크로파는 여러 가지 응용 분야에서 사용됩니다. 대표적인 예로는 마이크로파 오븐이 있으며, 이를 통해 빠르게 음식을 가열할 수 있습니다. 마이크로파는 또한 통신, 레이더, 위성, 과학 연구 등 다양한 분야에서 사용되며, 특히 무선 통신에서 광범위하게 활용됩니다. 이러한 다양한 응용 분야 덕분에 마이크로파 기술은 현대 사회에서 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다.

 

Microwaves (MW) are a type of electromagnetic wave, with frequencies ranging from about 300 megahertz (MHz) to 300 gigahertz (GHz), and corresponding wavelengths between about 1 millimeter (mm) and 1 meter (m). Microwaves are located in the electromagnetic spectrum between radio waves and infrared.

Microwaves are used in many different applications. A prime example is microwave ovens, which allow you to heat food quickly. Microwaves are also used in telecommunications, radar, satellites, scientific research, and more. Thanks to these various applications, microwave technology plays an important role in modern society.