[net.general] X-rays from CRTs and Monitors - Info Wanted

elt@astrovax.UUCP (Ed Turner) (05/17/84)

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I need some information and/or (better yet) references to articles about the
hazards of x-ray exposure from CRT's and color monitors.  I am under the
impression that there is some reason for concern about this but that the
problem can be easily overcome by plexiglass screen covers, for example.
This is only a vague impression though and I would like some facts.

I need this information for an advisory committee on the use of computers
in the schools in our town (on which I serve).  We want to know if the kids
glued to their color monitors putting LOGO turtles through their paces are
getting any significant exposure.

Please forgive my posting this to several groups as I can't see which one is
actually the correct place.

Please reply by mail if you like.

Thanks in advance,

Ed Turner
astrovax!elt