Microwave-Oven Design for Radiation Safety

A brief review of present knowledge on the biological hazards associated with extremely high-intensity microwave radiation is presented. Existing and proposed safety standards are discussed, including the proposed standard of the U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Bureau of Radiological Health. Instrumentation and measurement techniques are presented. Various door closure systems are discussed including 1) door-seal designs tested under conditions of wear and abuse; 2) door viewing screens; and 3) interlock, or safety switch, systems.