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The Science of the Lightsaber

Posted by samzenpus on from the the-force dept.

Smartcowboy writes "Chances are that you have seen a lightsaber at one time or another, whether on the evening news or down at the local cantina. Therefore you know that a lightsaber is an amazing and versatile device that is able to cut through nearly anything in a matter of milliseconds. Have you ever wondered how these remarkable weapons work? Where does the energy come from, and how are they able to contain that energy in a rod-like column of glowing power? In this article, you will have a chance to look inside a lightsaber and discover the source of its incredible characteristics." I was sure the blade was made from the focused hate and disappointment of the last three movies.

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  1. Why isn't this in Idle? by ShadowRangerRIT · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Silly posts like this seem custom made for Idle, where they can be safely ignored...

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  2. Re:The Year Was 2005 ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Would you like an easy +5 Insightful response? Just point out the lightsaber is casting a shadow!

    (Stroking goatee ponderously)
    Hmmm, I say, the lightsaber *is* casting a shadow.