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
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
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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