The super computer

[Eight]

I'm no computer expert, but something occurred to me:

If there's a huge electromagnetic field in the hatch, wouldn't that mess the electronics of the computer up?

When a nuclear bomb goes off it releases an electromagnetic shockwave or pulse, which shorts out all ectronics in a mile (?) (or more) radius. So wouldn't it stand to reason that this giant electromagnet would do the same to the computer? Not to mention wiping out all those ancient reel to reel data tapes.

[Keeval]

I thought that too, about the magentic field and the tapes. If you look in the computer room there is a geodesic dome structure. I suppose this could be a farraday cage that shields the computer equipment from the magnetic fields.

-Keeval-

[BOBBY]

Originally Posted by Keeval

I thought that too, about the magentic field and the tapes. If you look in the computer room there is a geodesic dome structure. I suppose this could be a farraday cage that shields the computer equipment from the magnetic fields.

-Keeval-

oh ya i wondered what that dome was for, seems like a plausible idea,

[GeeGee]

That makes alot of sense! LOL

[SaucyPotato]

Wow, you guys sure know your stuff. I'm glad this was brought up; it had occured to me but I had no idea if my wonderings were at all valid. Thanks to you clever cookies for clearing it up. The topic will probably be brought up further along in the show ... and who knows -maybe it's a little trickier than it seems?

[Eight]

Thanks, everyone, for the input! The dome idea does make a lot of sense to me as well. I didn't even think of it.

The writers/producers of this show never cease to amaze me with their attention to detail. I guess that's why Lost is the best show ever! IMHO

[The_Others_2005]

The dome could shield a powerful enough source, plus, you need more then 8ft of Cement to stop radiation, and some of it would still seep through.