Harnessing the Force: A Look into How Lightsabers Could Work

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The discussion explores a theoretical mechanism for lightsabers, proposing the use of miniature plasma guns (PG) paired with plasma magnets (PM) to create a continuous plasma beam. The concept suggests that the PM would draw the plasma back into the PG, allowing for a power boost and adjustable saber length based on PM strength. Additionally, it distinguishes between the Light and Dark sides of the Force by attributing color differences to positive and negative charged plasma, respectively. However, the feasibility of this idea lacks scientific backing, as noted by participants.

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Just a thought on how a light saber could work. Take a bundle of miniature plasma guns and pair them with plasma magnets, so when a PG fires the beam goes out and is drawn back by the PM and routed back into the PG, where the beam receives a power boost to make up for what the beam lost and fired again forming a continuous loop. The length of the saber is controlled by the strength of the PM. The Light side of the Force uses positive charged plasma while the Dark side uses negative charged plasma, hence the color difference.
 
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Whats the efficiency and feasibility of such an idea, Madpoet626 ?
 

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