Thread: What happens to an e-ink screen when subjected to a strong EMP
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Old 04-13-2010, 01:57 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Given that the way that eInk screens work is by charged particles moving in an electric field, I would think it more than likely that a screen display would be completely scrambled by EMP.
That's my thought as well, but I was hoping to be wrong. We'll see if anyone knows for sure
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