Directing the microwaves!

[deleted-332142]

Can electromagnetic fields me manipulated to contain or even direct microwaves?
My initial design for a hand-held microwave projection device would use a structure similar to an overlarge laser tube which would result in a narrowly focused beam of microwaves. The problems I already see with this idea are the amount of energy loss as all those electrons bounce around in the tube and the resulting heat because of it. Heating could be compensated for to be sure, but what about the loss of electrons?

My uneducated idea would be to create a non-rigid barrier of electrons (different frequency?) that would cause the microwaves not to bounce around, but perhaps be guided like flowing water. Hence my question about electromagnetic fields.

If It IS possible, what might be the pros and cons of each design? Is the loss of microwave strength in design 1 significant enough to look to alternatives? I have access to magnetrons and such but I don't want to go through the effort (and possible danger) if it's completely unfeasible. (due to energy costs perhaps.)

Disclaimer: I am fully aware of the dangers of microwaves and intend to take every necessary measure to avoid exposure and testing accidents.

[williamcolocho]

Hi,

This is the wrong forum for this type of questions.

Since you ask. You may be interested in:

https://www6.slac.stanford.edu/news/201 ... -chip.aspx

Good luck

[deleted-332142]

I will try that out as soon as possible. Thanks for the link and sorry for cluttering your forum.