If this needs to go to a different subreddit like quantum interpretations please let me know.
I have a surface level knowledge of quantum tunneling which is where this idea came from. I understand that quantum tunneling allows electrons (and sometimes other sub atomic particles and even entire atoms) to pass through barriers. Its also my understanding that this phenomenon has created the limit on how small we can make a functional transistor.
For a space faring scifi, I've found it necessary to "nerf" computers, but not as black and white as Dune has. I don't want "my computer has the solution" to be the fix for all situations. I need it to be human beings.
I thought that it would be interesting if the main propulsion engine used makes a field, similar to an electro-magnetic field, where it is easier for quantum tunneling to occur in a large radius, often extending well outside the spaceship itself, potentially disrupting incoming missiles for example. My idea for this is that any transistors, for example those in suitably small processors, would effectively become useless.
The goal is to push the tech on space ships back to older 80s computers even CTR monitors and push the retro futurism aesthetic, like the OG Alien movie.
My question (and obviously this is all speculation): would this cause any other issues like instantly killing human beings or melting anything and everything on the ship?
I would like some level of believe-ability.