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Secret Stars – Why microwaves are our unsung heroes. Tej Pochiraju Associate – Pera Technology. Or how they are changing everything around us. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves and have always existed. But we only ‘understood’ them in the 19 th century.
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Secret Stars – Why microwaves are our unsung heroes TejPochiraju Associate – Pera Technology Or how they are changing everything around us
Microwaves are electromagnetic waves and have always existed
But we only ‘understood’ them in the 19th century Electromagnetic waves contain energy
This energy can take various forms EM Energy
This energy can take various forms EM Energy
This energy can take various forms EM Energy
This energy can take various forms EM Energy
But that’s not all…The infrastructure has been laid, the applications are only beginning
Over 20000 research papers on microwaves and related technologies in 2012
Where else will we see these? Outlook: 3-5 years Temperature Leakage Corrosion
Microwave Processing Plasma Heat Catalyst
Microwave Dewatering: Happening Now Wood/Paper Ceramics Textiles Food Energy Savings > 40%
Microwave Synthesis – Outlook: 3-5 years Selective Heating Higher Yields Solvent-Free
A Revolution 4000 Years in the Making Novel Materials/Processing New Applications Better Designs
Happening Now Flexible Substrates PET, Paper etc Logistics RFID Labels
Outlook: 3-5 years Artificial Magnetic Substrates Implanted Sensors Miniature Circuits
There is much yet to harness • Internet of things – $14T up for grabs • Environmental benefits – 50% savings in energy • Communication systems will continue upward march in the spectrum – 10GBPS+ in your hands