Makrohullámú

Makrohullámú refers to something related to microwaves. Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one meter to one millimeter, or frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz. This portion of the electromagnetic spectrum falls between radio waves and infrared radiation.

In common usage, "makrohullámú" is most often associated with microwave ovens, which use microwave radiation to heat food. These ovens operate by generating microwaves that cause water molecules within the food to vibrate, generating heat through dielectric heating. This process is efficient and relatively fast.

Beyond cooking, microwaves have numerous applications. They are used in telecommunications for broadcasting, radar systems for detecting objects and determining their position and speed, and in scientific research for various spectroscopic techniques. The specific frequency or wavelength used for a particular application is chosen based on its interaction with the target material or for transmission characteristics. The term "makrohullámú" simply denotes this specific range of the electromagnetic spectrum and the technologies that utilize it.