Abstract

Abstract Summary for EMF Safety Study

Overview

This research employs the Self-Organizing-Map technique to classify the extremely low-frequency (ELF) magnetic field emissions from portable computers. The study focuses on two types of devices: laptops and tablets.

Findings

• Data collected on 18 different portable computers highlighted significant variations in ELF emissions.
• Laptops displayed unsafe levels of ELF emissions, linked with internal components such as processors and coolers.
• Tablets generally showed safer emission levels, possibly due to less powerful processors and the absence of active coolers.

Conclusion

The usage of Self-Organizing-Maps for classification provided insight into typical emission levels and identified dangerously high emissions in certain laptops. It emphasizes the necessity for classification systems to mitigate the health risks associated with ELF emissions from portable computers.