The Physics Of Star Wars: The Science Behind A Galaxy Far, Far Away

  • Author: Patrick Johnson
  • Narrator: Jonathan Davis
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Duration: 7:50:38
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Synopsis

Explore the physics behind the world of Star Wars, with engaging topics and accessible information that shows how we’re closer than ever before to creating technology from the galaxy far, far away—perfect for every Star Wars fan!

Ever wish you could have your very own lightsaber like Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi? Or that you could fly through space at the speed of light like Han Solo and Poe Dameron?

Well, those ideas aren’t as outlandish as you think.

In The Physics of Star Wars, you’ll explore the mystical power of the Force using quantum mechanics, find out how much energy it would take for the Death Star or Starkiller Base to destroy a planet, and discover how we can potentially create our very own lightsabers. The fantastical world of Star Wars may become a reality!

Chapters

  • PhysicsOfStarWars 01 Open

    Duration: 19s
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 02 Introduction

    Duration: 02min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 03 AnatomyOfTheGalaxy

    Duration: 09min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 04 BiodiversityIntheGalaxy

    Duration: 13min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 05 RelativeAgingOfCharacters

    Duration: 09min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 06 InvisibleHandBridgeEvacuation

    Duration: 08min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 07 SpaceTrash

    Duration: 08min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 08 WhenIsStarWars

    Duration: 10min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 09 BinaryStars

    Duration: 12min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 10 ClimateOfPlanets

    Duration: 11min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 11 MoistureFarming

    Duration: 09min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 12 CloudCity

    Duration: 09min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 13 TheLostPlanet

    Duration: 09min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 14 Repulsorlifts

    Duration: 09min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 15 Podracers

    Duration: 07min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 16 TravelingThroughThePlanetsCore

    Duration: 11min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 17 HoverCarTraffic

    Duration: 11min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 18 SolarSails

    Duration: 09min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 19 HyperSpace

    Duration: 10min
  • PhysicsOfStarWars 20 ShipDesign

    Duration: 10min
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