On the other hand, they can efficiently and selectively heat electrically conducting thin films on nonconducting substrates. Since materials absorb microwave energy from the surrounding electromagnetic fields, any changes in input power to a microwave furnace leads to an almost instantaneous heating response in the material. This fast time constant permits exceptional temperature control during processing. This technology is part of the NASA Technology Transfer Program. The Program seeks to stimulate development of commercial applications from NASA-developed technology.
Additional development is required to broaden and demonstrate microwave-processing capabilities.
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