Quote Originally Posted by kindprincess
hmmmm.... magnetron? sounds like radar or something...
hehehe... Right you are, princess! The first microwave ovens were called "radar ranges". Amana even had than as a trade name: Radarange.

There were also experiments in the late 40's - early 60's using coherent microwaves (maser, father of the laser) as a "death beam". I.e., flash cooking the enemy.

The output of a microwave oven magnetron is also deadly to police radar guns. And most other precision electronic equipment. If applied properly.