Macbook Air electromagnetic radiation

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Macbook Air electromagnetic radiation

I've recently bought an EMF tester because I feeling weird while using my Macbook Air and I was surprised to see that in one corner of the laptop the readings for the H-field (electromagnetic field) go up to 2.0 µt, which I understand is way above the safe levels of maximum 0.2 µt. The readings go crazy when I plug the computer in (both the E-field and the H-field), but that is sort of understandable when you're charging something. Is this normal and if not, what do you suggest I do?

Thanks.

Posted on Aug 23, 2020 4:03 AM

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Answer 1

Joseph_S.

Community Specialist

Aug 25, 2020 8:47 AM in response to tatianafromcambridge

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.

We want to make sure you reach the right team for help with your MacBook Air. We recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: Get Support

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Answer 2

Aug 23, 2020 7:35 AM in response to tatianafromcambridge

Hello, Tatiana!

If you are really from Cambridge, you may be know that there was 170 years ago in Cambridge genius guy – James Clerk Maxwell. In particular he insisted (in his equations ) that H field decreses as 1/R**2…This mean, that if your distance from source is 10 times more than your device distance in measurements, H field will less for you in 100 times…

Don't worry… ;-)

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Answer 3

Aug 24, 2020 12:44 AM in response to Community User

I keep my laptop very close to my body (like most people, I suspect), so I don't see how Mr. Maxwell's discoveries apply to my question. Thank you for your input anyways.

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