Light Energy Behind Lightsabers Resources

The Science Behind Star Wars

Different elements react in different ways to heat. When this Indonesian volcano heats up sulfuric gas, the result is amazing.

Plasma

Find out the basics of the fourth state of matter here.

The Science Behind Star Wars

Han Solo talks about how the Millennium Falcon can “jump to the speed of light.” What would actually happen to the passenger if a vehicle accomplished that?

Plasma

How do the properties of the lightsabers demonstrated in this video correspond or deviate from the properties of lasers and plasma?

More About Lightsabers

How do we know lightsabers aren’t made of light? As this epic lightsaber battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader shows, lightsabers can parry similar blades, cast shadows, and stop in mid-air a short distance from its source—none of which a blade of light could do.

The Science Behind Star Wars

Is light a particle, or is light a wave? The answer may surprise you.

Plasma

Learn about the nature and application of plasma in this informative TED Talk.

The Science Behind Star Wars

Learn more about the Flame Test and the many different results the experiment can yield.

The Science Behind Star Wars

One of the most famous and fantastic celestial phenomena are The Northern Lights. Learn the science behind this ethereal light show here.

Plasma

Playing with plasma: see how one man generates the fourth state of matter in his own basement.

1

Legend

Archive

Article

Image

Quiz

Podcast

Video

Website