Presented by Dr. Suveen Mathaudhu
All interested members of the Mines community and beyond are welcome to attend.
In the Star Wars universe there is no metal or alloy that compares to Beskar, the legendary “iron” of the Mandalorian tribes. Are you curious how pure Beskar can be extremely strong, corrosion resistant and able to survive blaster bolts and lightsaber strikes alike? Would you like to know how the clandestine skills of Armorer metalsmiths might contribute to the shaping and forming of an “indestructible” material. We will step into a galaxy far away to learn about the history of Beskar metalworking and contemplate some real-world metal-processing discoveries that may explain the seemingly magical behaviors of Beskar and its alloys. We will also discuss how some of these emerging technologies can be harnessed for the creation of new, real materials for extreme environments.
The lecture is free and open to the general public.
Sponsored by Sigma Xi
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Student Center - Colorado School of Mines
1516 Maple St (map)
Ballroom B
