The physics of Star Wars: the science behind a galaxy far, far away
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"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. 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!"--
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Johnson, P. (2017). The physics of Star Wars: the science behind a galaxy far, far away. First Adams Media trade paperback edition. New York, Adams Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Johnson, Patrick. 2017. The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away. New York, Adams Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Johnson, Patrick, The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away. New York, Adams Media, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Johnson, Patrick. The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away. First Adams Media trade paperback edition. New York, Adams Media, 2017.
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