See link for more.If you have often imagined yourself piloting your X-Wing fighter on an attack run on the Death Star, you'll be reassured that University of Leicester students have demonstrated that your shields could take whatever the Imperial fleet can throw at you.
The only drawback is that you won't be able to see a thing outside of your starfighter.
In anticipation of Star Wars Day on 4 May, three fourth-year Physics students at the University have proven that shields, such as those seen protecting spaceships in the Star Wars film series, would not only be scientifically feasible, they have also shown that the science behind the principle is already used here on Earth.
Physics students devise concept for Star Wars-style shields
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Physics students devise concept for Star Wars-style shields
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Yeah.. pity about the downside.. 
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Re: Physics students devise concept for Star Wars-style shie
Surrounding your ship in a sun like plasma could be useful, in several situations.