What cooking method involves electrical magnetic vibrations to heat the cooking surface?

Induction cooking utilizes electrical magnetic vibrations to produce heat directly in the cooking vessel. This method involves generating an electromagnetic field through induction coils beneath the cooktop surface. When compatible cookware, typically made of ferrous material, is placed on the induction surface, the magnetic field induces electrical currents within the cookware, resulting in rapid heating. This method is known for its efficiency, as it heats the pan directly and minimizes energy loss, unlike other methods, where heat must first transfer through the cooktop and then to the pan.

In contrast, conduction relies on direct contact between the cooking surface and the pan, transferring heat through conduction, while convection uses a fluid (liquid or gas) to distribute heat. Radiation involves the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation from heating elements, without needing direct contact. Each of these methods has its applications and principles, but induction is uniquely effective due to its direct heating mechanism.