Introductory Chapter: RF/Microwave Applications

Abstract

Owing to the rapid development of microwave technology, the microwave components and devices are increasingly common and relative low price compared to 10 years ago. Nowadays, microwave devices are often used and become an indispensable necessity in our daily routines, such as microwave ovens, mobile phones, and Internet. This introductory chapter reviews the microwave applications in this era based on a detailed literature survey and author’s experience in microwave researches.