Is it possible to realistically create a lightsaber?

It’s possible to make a lightsaber, a physicist explains Disney/Lucasfilm Exciting news for all you “Star Wars” fans out there — it’s possible to construct a lightsaber, according to a physics professor from UC Berkeley.

Who made the first lightsaber in real life?

James Hobson
It’s a simple matter of one man expressing his love for his favorite movies. Hacksmith Industries’ founder, James Hobson, created the lightsaber simply because he is a massive “Star Wars” fan.

Which Jedi invented the lightsaber?

The First Blade was originally crafted by a Je’daii called the Weapon Master on Tython. During the Force Wars, Jedi High Council member Rajivari searched to retrieve the First Blade. He proved worthy of it, and was permitted to take the hilt.

Is Hacksmith lightsaber real?

That oversight has been remedied thanks to what may be the Hacksmith’s awe-inspiring creation, a retractable proto-lightsaber that burns at 4,000 degrees. As we’ve already mentioned, it burns at 4,000 degrees, which is hot enough to cut through steel—just like you’d expect from a real lightsaber.

How hot is the world’s first lightsaber?

4,000°F
Once lit, the beam heats up to an impressive yet terrifying 2,204 °C (4,000°F), meaning it can cut through almost anything! James manipulates the color of the beam by using different kinds of salts infused with the heat.

What does a lightsaber look like?

Described by Obi-Wan Kenobi as “an elegant weapon, from a more civilized age,” the lightsaber has a sleek, shiny form, a far cry from the matte and boxy ships and blasters we see in the rest of the galaxy. The lightsaber’s eye-catching glowing blade and iconic buzz and hum sound effects made it one of the most iconic weapons in fiction.

Who created the world’s first retractable lightsaber?

Who would not be mesmerized by its bright lights and amazing cutting performance? Canadian engineer and YouTuber James Hobson, also known as ‘the Hacksmith,’ created the world’s first-ever plasma-based retractable lightsaber. Hobson used propane gas to power the lightsaber which burns at 4,000 degrees Celsius capable of cutting through sheet steel.

Why did George Lucas create the lightsaber in Star Wars?

The usage of the lightsaber was originally inspired by many of the serials that George Lucas watched and enjoyed as a child, which featured many characters wielding swords. When he began conceiving Star Wars, he wished to include swords, creating the “lightsaber” to allow them to better mesh with the futuristic setting.

Are lightsabers exclusive to the Jedi?

In the early incarnations of the Star Wars storyline, lightsabers were not exclusive to the Jedi and other Force-users, but were in fact very mundane. Early concept art depicts lightsabers being wielded by Rebel and Imperial soldiers alike.