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From: ethan@utastro.UUCP (Ethan Vishniac)
Newsgroups: net.physics
Subject: Re: Behavior of macaroni in a microwave oven?
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Date: Mon, 15-Jul-85 10:13:33 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 15 10:13:33 1985
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> ... One
> of the problems with older microwaves or cheaper models was the formation
> of standing waves with their attendant nodes (areas of little or no energy).
> In the early days, this problem was treated with the Deluxe Carousel models
> of microwave (shades of fifties technology!). I'd like to say that I know
> how they handle the problem today, but, alas, I don't.

*** REPLACE THIS LAMP WITH YOUR MICROWAVE ***

I believe the problem is solved by installing a small metal fan in the top
to scatter the microwaves.
-- 

"Don't argue with a fool.      Ethan Vishniac
 Borrow his money."            {charm,ut-sally,ut-ngp,noao}!utastro!ethan
                               Department of Astronomy
                               University of Texas