Harnessing the Force: A Look into How Lightsabers Could Work

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In summary, the conversation discusses a hypothetical concept for how a light saber could work. It involves using miniature plasma guns and plasma magnets to create a continuous loop of energy and control the length with positive and negative charged plasma. However, there is no scientific basis for this idea and it is not allowed in the SF forum rules.
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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 ?
 

Related to Harnessing the Force: A Look into How Lightsabers Could Work

1. What is the force and how does it relate to lightsabers?

The force is an energy field that surrounds and binds the universe together in the Star Wars universe. It is a mystical power that is channeled by Force-sensitive individuals, like Jedi and Sith, to perform incredible feats. Lightsabers are powered by the force, allowing the wielder to control and manipulate them.

2. How do lightsabers produce a blade of light?

Lightsabers use a fictional technology called a kyber crystal to produce a blade of light. The crystal is attuned to the force and emits energy in the form of a plasma blade when activated by a lightsaber hilt. The color of the blade depends on the type of kyber crystal used.

3. Are lightsabers possible to create in real life?

At this time, creating a functioning lightsaber like the ones seen in Star Wars is not possible with our current technology. The fictional elements, such as kyber crystals and the force, are not yet understood or replicable in our world. However, there have been advances in creating plasma-based weapons that could potentially resemble a lightsaber in the future.

4. How do lightsabers deflect blaster shots?

Lightsabers are able to deflect blaster shots due to the intense heat and energy produced by their plasma blade. When a blaster bolt comes into contact with the lightsaber, the heat and energy cause the bolt to dissipate and be redirected away from the wielder. Jedi and Sith are trained in the precise movements and timing needed to deflect blaster shots effectively.

5. Can lightsabers be used as a real weapon?

As mentioned before, creating a fully functioning lightsaber is not currently possible. However, there have been attempts to create lightsaber replicas using special effects and technology. These replicas are not capable of cutting through objects like a real lightsaber, but they can emit light and sound similar to the fictional weapon.

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