Magnetron

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007092",
  "term": "Magnetron",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A high-power vacuum tube that generates microwaves using the interaction of a strong magnetic field with a stream of electrons. In meteorology, magnetrons are a key component in radar systems, where they produce the high-frequency electromagnetic pulses used to detect precipitation and other atmospheric phenomena. They operate at frequencies typically in the S-band or C-band.",
  "see_also": [
    "klystron"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/magnetron/"
}