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Magnetron is a high-frequency vacuum tube used to generate microwaves. It was invented by Randall and Boot in 1941, and later improved by John Randall and Harry Boot in 1946. The magnetron operates by using a magnetic field to control the flow of electrons between cavities within the tube. When a voltage is applied, electrons are emitted from a heated cathode and are drawn towards the cavities by the magnetic field. The cavities are designed to resonate at a specific frequency, which is determined by the physical dimensions of the cavities and the magnetic field. As the electrons pass through the cavities, they induce a high-frequency alternating current, which is then extracted as microwaves. Magnetrons are widely used in microwave ovens, radar systems, and other applications that require the generation of microwaves. They are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and ability to produce high-power microwaves.