Microwaves and Microscopy [From the Guest Editors' Desk]

The articles in this special section focus on microwaves and microscopy. As the phrase implies, the topic lies at the intersection of two technical disciplines: microwave engineering and measurements on microscopic- length scales. Within the pages of this issue are many compelling images from a wide selection of application areas, including MOS devices, biological cells, acoustic wave devices, and novel materials like graphene. Depending on your professional background, that list of application areas may entice you to dive into this issue. On the other hand, you may feel like this topic lies far from your interest and expertise. If you are in the latter category, we would like to briefly share with you a bit of our personal professional journeys that led us to this unique field of research. Perhaps you will see in our stories a connection between your own interests and microwaves and microscopy.