60 GHz Technology

[Phil]

Water does not contain oxygen molecules.

Molecules do not absorb EM radiation on the basis of size.

As you say, molecules aren't that big.

Science of article = BS.


Phil M1GWZ




On 5 Jul 2012, at 21:56, Robert E. Seastrom wrote:

> 
> Quoting the article:
> 
>   Attenuation is also aggravated by H2O absorption. Water (mainly oxygen
>   molecules) in the atmosphere absorbs radio waves since the signal
>   wavelength is about the size of the oxygen molecules. This absorption
>   effect peaks at 60 GHz, making this a real issue for longer-range
>   applications.
> 
> 60 GHz = 5mm wavelength.  Them's some mighty big oxygen molecules.  :-)
> 
> -r
> 
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