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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.

More About Lightsabers

Understand the complexities behind Star Wars’ most iconic weapon:

More About Lightsabers

You’ve always wanted one—a real lightsaber. Read about the scientific breakdown of how close we non-Jedis could get.

Plasma

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

Plasma

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

Plasma

Read how engineers are harnessing plasma to improve transportation.

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.

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?

The Science Behind Star Wars

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

The Science Behind Star Wars

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

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