Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible — Season 1, Episode 8: How to Build a Light Saber

Episode synopsis

Michio Kaku shows the theoretical physics behind building a light saber

About Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible

Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible is an American documentary television series on Science which first aired in the United States on December 1, 2009. The series is hosted by theoretical physicist Michio Kaku and is based on his book Physics of the Impossible. In each episode, Dr. Kaku addresses a technological concept from science fiction and designs his own theoretical version of the technology using currently-known science. He also visits scientists developing technology related to the episode's concept.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1How to Explore the Universe
• E2How to Travel to a Parallel Universe
• E3How to Blow Up a Planet
• E4How to Teleport
• E5How to Become Invisible
• E6How to Travel Through Time
• E7How to Build a Starship
• E9How to Build a Sci Fi Robot
• E10How to Become a Superhero
• E11How to Build a Fying Saucer
• E12How to Build a Force Field