Microwave Propulsion: Using RF to Push Magnetic Fields

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Microwave RF can vibrate bipolar molecules, suggesting a potential interaction with magnetic fields. Although a JPL engineer stated that radio energy does not affect magnetic fields, the discussion raises questions about the influence of RF on objects with magnetic properties. The electric (E) and magnetic (H) fields present in RF could theoretically interact with magnetic fields, similar to how microwaves affect molecular vibrations. The weak nature of these fields does not negate their existence or potential effects. This exploration into RF's capabilities may warrant further investigation into its applications in propulsion.
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I once asked a JPL engineer if radio energy could affect a magnetic field, his answer was just plain no. But I have a problem with microwave RF affecting bipolar molecules. I mean microwaves cause these molecules to vibrate and they do so because the RF affects the electric and magnetic fields of the atoms. So why can't RF be used to push something that has a magnetic field, similar to the vibration effect of microwaves?
 
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RF fields have an E and a H field
the E field is electric, the H field is magnetic.
They are both weak, but they do exist, and they interact with things (like your radio's antenna)
 

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