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A short explanation of how a Jedi's light saber wo
From the Star Wars Sourcebook.
Although the exact details of lightsaber operation remain shrouded in
mystery, the general technology is known. All the controls and
components fit into a compact handle 24 to 30 centimeters long. When
the Jedi activates the lightsaber, a tremendous charge of pure energy
flows from the power cell. A series of multi-faceted jewels focus the
energy into a tight parallel beam. Each saber beam has a unique
frequency which determines the "feel" of the blade, how it handles
when cutting something or contacting a force field or anohter saber
blade. The frequency of each saber blade can be calculated from its
blade color and pitch it generates. Sabers use between one and three
jewels to give their beam a specific frequency.
Sabers with a single jewel have a fixed amplitude, which determines
the blade length. Other sabers with multiple jewels can alter their
amplitude, and thus the blade length by rotating or varying the
separation between the jewels. The best sabers use natural jewels,
but, evidently, the Jedi can forge synthetic jewels with a small
furnace and a few basic elements.
The beam emits from a positively charged continuous energy lens at the
center of the handle. The beam then arcs circumferentially back to a
negatively charged high energy flux aperture, usually set in a disk
that also serves as a handguard. The power amplitude determines the
point at which the beam arcs back to the disk, setting the blade
length. The tight, arcing beam forms a blade of amazing strength.
A superconductor transfers the power from the flux aperture to the
power cell. Almost no energy is lost in the process - the beam
doesn't even radiate noticeable heat, though it does fluoresce and
hum. The saber looses power only when it cuts through something - but
not when contacting another saber blade. The Jedi must use his
strength and skill to force his blade against another saber blade; no
lightsaber can cut another's beam.
Controls at the hilt of the saber adjust the power cell capacity and
allow periodic recharging. Though exact duration figures are not
known, it is claer that Jedi can use their sabers for years at a time
before recharging becomes necessary.
If their are any corrections to be made...Just contact me.
[email protected].nau.edu
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