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What technology did Edwin McMillan work on at the MIT Radiation Laboratory?

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Edwin McMillan worked on Microwave Radar at the MIT Radiation Laboratory during World War II. He was one of the scientists who developed the cavity magnetron, a key component of microwave radar. The cavity magnetron was able to generate high-power microwaves, which were used to detect enemy aircraft. McMillan's work on microwave radar helped the Allies win the war.
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