What is the science behind a lightsaber?

According to the lore of the Star Wars Legends, a lightsaber is an energy blade composed of a diatium power cell and crystals that focus the energy into a beam. In the real world, a lightsaber could be created using plasma, as suggested by physicist Dr. Michio Kaku.

How do lightsabers work in real life?

The lightsaber retracts with the use of propane and oxygen fuel in a perfect stream, controlled and proportioned by the computer in the backpack. The user taps a button on the hilt, causing the 4000° set-length blade to extend.

How does a lightsaber function?

As presented in the films, a lightsaber’s energy blade can cut, burn, and melt through most substances with little resistance. It leaves cauterized wounds in flesh, but can be deflected by another lightsaber blade, or by energy shields. The blade has even been used as a tool to weld metal.

Can a lightsaber really exist?

“Yes, you can create a sword-shaped shaft of glowing, high-energy plasma that is floating in the air without a tangible container, using strong magnetic fields.

What happens if you touch the blade of a lightsaber?

You would severely burn and probably lose the finger, a lot like if you tried to gently stroke a plasma cutter. Lightsabers do not project blades so much as controlled beams of plasma which “cut” by means of ultra-high heat and high-energy particles passing through the object.

Can a lightsaber cut Vibranium?

Definitely the lightsaber would cut it. Vibranium absorbs kinetic energy but not heat energy. In fact, in order to forge vibranium into the shape of Capt’s shield, it had to be malleable from high heat. However, if the lightsaber passes too quickly through the shield, it would simply weld itself back into place.

Has Disney made a real lightsaber?

The new lightsaber, created by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development, was previously revealed to a group of reporters (including yours truly) by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro during a virtual media event where he activated the lightsaber in what felt like the blink of an eye. “It’s real,” he said.

How are lightsabers so powerful?

A lightsaber can slice through just about anything, from skin and bone to metal ship doors. They can also deflect blaster bolts as well as absorb Force lightning if wielded by a powerful enough user who has built their blade to withstand that kind of attack.

What is the physics of a lightsaber?

The physics of a Lightsaber. The “modern” lightsaber was designed by the Sith, they exchanged the belt mounted power supply with a power cell within the hilt. As a result all components needed for a lightsaber to function are contained in the hilt- the meat of the weapon. Here all the physics, or perhaps magic happens.

Is it possible to turn a lightsaber into a plasma lightsaber?

No it’s not that easy. There are several issues with a plasma lightsaber. We could look at the temperature first (which would also be a problem in the laser and in fact make the laser lightsaber into a plasma lightsaber!). To cut through anything you would need to have a temperature of about 6500°C.

What can a lightsaber blade cut through?

The blade of a lightsaber can cut through virtually anything, except for another lightsaber and some substances that appear in the Expanded Universe stories. Also, they’d probably be really useful when making a grilled-cheese sandwich.

Where is the power supply located on a lightsaber?

The “modern” lightsaber was designed by the Sith, they exchanged the belt mounted power supply with a power cell within the hilt. As a result all components needed for a lightsaber to function are contained in the hilt- the meat of the weapon.