Could a Star Wars lightsaber work? - Science News Explores

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• – The concept of a lightsaber is based on plasma cutting, but it requires a stable, high-powered energy source and a precise control system that doesn't exist in reality.
• – The energy source, typically depicted as a kyber crystal, is not a known material or technology that can be replicated.
• – While scientists have created plasma cutters and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, a lightsaber's functionality remains purely fictional.