Microwave Collection

Cosmic microwave background. Spherical projection of the cosmic microwave background, using all-sky data from the WMAP (Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe)

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Microwave map of whole sky, c1990s. A map produced from one years data from NASAs COBE (Cosmic Background Explorer) satellite

Young woman cooking in a kitchen Date: circa 1990s

Cooking by microwaves. Circa 1962

Full sky microwave maps, 1990. All-sky microwave images at 3 frequencies constructed from preliminary data from the DMR (Different Microwave Radiometers)

The Amana Radarange, the first microwave oven designed for home use, 1967
MICROWAVE OVEN, 1967. The Amana Radarange, the first microwave oven designed for home use, 1967

Joseph Weber, physicist
Joseph Weber. US physicist Joseph Weber (1919- 2000) working on a gravitational wave antenna. In the 1960s, Weber claimed to be the first to detect gravitational waves; ripples in space

Faster-than-light equipment
Faster than light experiment. View of professor Gunter Nimtz and the equipment he used to send information faster than light. Nimtz works at the University of Cologne, Germany

All-sky images constructed from preliminary data from DMR (Different Microwave Radiometers) instrument on NASA cosmic background Explorer (COBE). Microwave maps at 3 frequencies. NASA photograph

Microwave oven, elevated view

Food cooking in microwave

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Black and white illustration of positioning empty glass bowl in microwave next to mug full of water

Black and white illustration of trivet inside open microwave

Black and white illustration of microwave mounted on wall with metal brackets, and jars of food underneath

Black and white illustration of hand placing glass jars into microwave to sterilise them

Black and white illustration of removing mug of frothy milk from microwave

SATELLITE: SEASAT, 1974. Artists concept of the SEASAT satellite designed by NASA for remote sensing of the Earths oceans, 1974

Chart showing major periods in the development of the universe according to inflationary cosmology
SPACE: BIG BANG THEORY. Chart showing major periods in the development of the universe according to inflationary cosmology, from immediately after the Big Bang to the present day

Microwave map of whole sky produced from one years data from COBE (Cosmic Background Explorer). NASA photograph

Beef casserole in white microwave dish with glass lid

Microwave-proof plastic dishes, including saucepan, bowl with glass lid, divided plate, and a colander and plastic ladles

Using plastic spoon to stir beef casserole in microwave dish

A microwave-proof, glazed metallic dish filled with meat and vegetable stew, with lid nearby

Removing clingfilm from bowl of vegetables cooked in microwave, close-up

Using fork to prick microwave hot dog sausages

Tetra Mast C018 / 0050
Terretrial trunked radio mast (Tetra) as used by emergency service and government networks. Photographed in Wolverhampton, UK

Space communications equipment in museum
Historic space communications equipment in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Satellite antenna at Baikonur museum
Satellite antenna display at Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan. Periphery of antenna is deployable to increase collecting area and therefore gain

Tracking antenna at Baikonur space museum
Tracking antennas at Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Phased array antenna in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Mobile phone base station, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK

Sea surface salinity, 2012 global map C016 / 3796
Sea surface salinity, 20 January 2012 global map. The salinity (salt content) of the sea surface, used in climate models, depends on sea surface temperature and evaporation, winds

Microwave radar horns C013 / 5299
Microwave radar horns of a surveillance security system at Titan Missile Museum near Tucson, Arizona. The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Dumped microwave oven and tangled car wreckage in woodland, Marsham Woods, Norfolk, England, november

SubMillimetre array telescopes
SubMillimetre Array (SMA) telescopes. Two of the eight SMA telescopes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. These six-metre diameter dishes study radiation from radio to infrared wavelengths

Wireless internet antenna. This antenna allows personal computers to connect to the internet wirelessly

Radio tower with radio waves
Radio tower transmitting over a city, conceptual computer artwork. The concentric rings represent the radio waves or microwaves being transmitted by the mast. This is the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada

Mobile phone masts near a playground. Mobile telephones send and receive voice, text and image data as low-intensity microwaves

Mobile phone danger
Mobile telephone danger. Conceptual computer artwork of bubbles containing skull and crossbones coming out of a mobile telephone. Mobile phones use low-power microwave signals to transmit calls

Radio masts with radio waves
Radio masts, conceptual computer artwork. The concentric rings represent the radio waves or microwaves being transmitted by the central mast

Communications tower. The tower has several dishes used to relay communications data in the form of microwaves

Radio mast with radio waves
Radio mast, conceptual computer artwork. The concentric rings represent the radio waves or microwaves being transmitted by the mast

Satellite dish being used to send radio and microwave signals to and from satellites orbiting the Earth. The curved dish reflects incoming signals and focuses them at the receiver (centre)

Microwave emission test. Computer screen display of the output of a test to detect microwave emissions from electrical objects. This device has many applications in electrical engineering

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"Exploring the Cosmic Microwave Background: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the vast expanse of the universe's timeline, where art meets science. In this captivating artwork, we delve into the mysteries of cosmic microwave background radiation – a relic from the early stages of our cosmos. Transporting us back to the 1990s, a mesmerizing microwave map of the entire sky unfolds before our eyes. Like radio waves emanating from a towering transmitter, these maps reveal secrets hidden in plain sight. Amidst this celestial spectacle, we find ourselves in a humble kitchen with a young woman cooking up culinary delights. With her trusty microwave oven by her side, she harnesses its power to create delicious meals effortlessly – an innovation that revolutionized cooking since its inception in 1962. Speaking of groundbreaking moments, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip grace us with their presence as they visit Samsung Factory in Wynyard. This royal encounter highlights how microwaves have become an integral part of our daily lives across all strata of society. But let's not forget where it all began—the iconic Amana Radarange steals the spotlight as it proudly claims its title as the first-ever home-use microwave oven designed for convenience and efficiency back in 1967. As we marvel at these milestones bridging technology and culture, La farine Reine reminds us that even centuries-old traditions can be enhanced by modern marvels like microwaves. The fusion between old-world charm and cutting-edge innovation creates endless possibilities within our kitchens. So join us on this extraordinary journey through time and space—where cosmic backgrounds meet culinary creations—and witness firsthand how microwaves continue to shape our world with their undeniable influence.