5.17.2005

How Lightsabers Work


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. The big advantage of using a lightsaber, of course, is that you can both cut and toast the bagel in one stroke.

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 edition of HowStuffWorks, you will have a chance to look inside a lightsaber and discover the source of its incredible characteristics.

Purple
I have a Purple Lightsaber.
Purple is associated with wisdom, dignity,
independence, creativity, mystery, and magic.
Purple denotes high spirituality and religious
aspiration. Purple also represents Peacefulness
and Purification. It also has a sense of
intuitive understanding and a feeling of
intimacy with the world.

What Colored Lightsaber Would You Have?


3 Comments:

Blogger Erin said...

wow! I am so enlightened now. Looks like someone is excited for the new movie. :)

4:51 PM  
Blogger Kel said...

woah, I'm just gonna have to get me one of them lightsaber thingies. Imagine being able to cut and toast your bagle in one swoop and then reheat your coffee - all with the one appliance. That is cool.

4:03 PM  
Blogger Roman said...

I have some Lord of the Rings swords in my collection, but a Lightsaber that actually worked...that would be awesome.
I watched the film today, and a bunch of other viewrs had these fake lightsabers made with florecent light. In the dark, they looked convincing. I asked how much they were. Ninety-five dollars! Not worth it!

7:34 PM  

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