Physics and the Force

A long time ago in this very galaxy, a science fiction fairy tale swept moviegoers into an unprecedented cinematic adventure across distant, fantastic worlds.

Star Wars brought together ancient mythological themes with the spirit of a classic American art-form – the Western – to create a different kind of science fiction film, overflowing with adventure, mysticism and romance, but fueled by mind-blowing science and technology.

The universe that director George Lucas created in Star Wars contains a diverse set of worlds and life forms, autonomous robots infused with something like humanity, space ships that travel at the speed of light, and at the center of it all, a powerful, invisible energy field called the Force.

With the latest installment of the fantasy saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in filling theaters now, Georgia Tech researchers (including Petit Institute faculty member Flavio Fenton) discuss the impact, and the science of Star Wars.

Read the whole story by Jason Maderer here.

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