The Accidental Invention of the Microwave

The microwave oven's journey began in 1945 with Percy Spencer's unexpected discovery of heat from a magnetron, leading to experiments with popcorn and eggs. This sparked the development of the first prototype, a massive 750-pound device. After patenting the cooking process, Raytheon introduced the commercial 'Radarange' in 1947. The technology evolved, leading to the first countertop model in 1967, and by the late 1980s, microwaves became common in households, showcasing the impact of serendipitous innovation. #microwave #innovation #cooking #technology #history