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They still don't know how to build death stars(I hope they don't)runicle said:
Explore How to Make a Lightsaber: Physics in Star Wars
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SUMMARY
The forum discussion centers on the feasibility of creating a lightsaber, a fictional weapon from the Star Wars universe. Participants agree that while certain technologies depicted in Star Wars, such as faster-than-light travel, are impossible, a lightsaber could theoretically be constructed with a sufficiently powerful energy source. The conversation also touches on the challenges of controlling a plasma beam and the physics behind sound in space, highlighting the unrealistic portrayal of explosions and noises in the vacuum of space. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the gap between science fiction and real-world physics.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of plasma physics and containment methods
- Familiarity with laser technology and optics
- Knowledge of sound propagation in different environments
- Basic concepts of science fiction and its relation to real-world science
- Research plasma containment methods for potential lightsaber technology
- Explore advanced laser optics and their applications
- Study the physics of sound in a vacuum and its implications in space
- Investigate the scientific principles behind other fictional technologies in media
This discussion is beneficial for physicists, science fiction enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and popular culture, particularly those exploring the scientific plausibility of fictional concepts like lightsabers.
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