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This lecture covers the introduction to microwaves, focusing on the ionosphere layers, atmospheric absorption, noise in the atmosphere, microwave propagation, and the interaction of microwaves with matter. It discusses the heating effects of microwaves, their advantages and drawbacks, biological effects, thermal effects, and non-thermal effects. The lecture also explores the properties of microwaves, their biological impacts, and the safety standards related to electromagnetic waves.