Microwave weapons ‘were probably used’ against US diplomats

Microwave weapons ‘were probably used’ against US diplomats

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11th Grade - University

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The National Academy of Sciences committee found that directed microwave radiation likely caused illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China. Microwave weapons work similarly to microwave ovens but focus energy in a specific direction. This directed energy weapon has been linked to symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and memory loss among affected diplomats, leading to some retiring permanently.

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What did the National Academy of Sciences committee find regarding the cause of illnesses among American diplomats?

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How do microwave weapons function similarly to ordinary microwave ovens?

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What is a magnetron and what role does it play in producing microwave radiation?

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What distinguishes a microwave weapon from a conventional microwave oven in terms of energy concentration?

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What are the symptoms experienced by government employees affected by the directed microwave radiation?

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