Originally Posted by tesla00
Unfortunately, TSA denied my claim. They mention that "radiation from the X-ray machines located at the screening checkpoints does not have any effect on electronic media or personal electronic devices..." Well, I have the proof that it does.
I wouldn't call it proof...I'm not denying that it may be the x-ray machine, but you haven't ruled out other causes either - electromagnetic fields come from lots of different sources: cell phones and other transmitting devices, electronic equipment, near power lines, yadda yadda. Even flying a long haul at high altitudes exposes all of us (and our gadgets) to fair amount of radiation; the further you are from the equator, the higher the exposure too.
I agree that it seems unlikely that environmental exposure on board caused your problem - but scientifically speaking, your experience doesn't constitute 'proof' either.
Not disagreeing by any stretch, just injecting a little perspective for argument's sake..
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/booklet/youremf.htm