LIGHTWAVE OVEN USING HIGHLY REFLECTIVE SURFACE MATERIALS

摘要

The present invention is a lightwave oven which includes an oven housing enclosing a cooking chamber. A plurality of lamps capable of emitting radiant energy having a significant portion in the visible and near-visible light range of the electromagnetic spectrum are mounted within the housing. Reflecting surfaces such as walls, facets, and/or lamp reflectors are positioned within the oven housing facing the cooking chamber. The reflecting surfaces are at least 88 % reflective (and preferably at least 95 % reflective) of radiant energy falling within the visible and near-visible light range of the electromagnetic spectrum.