Perhaps my alloy and metals chemistry isn't quite up to par, but if you're running a current through metals and alloys that is large enough for an inductive magnetic field capable of containing plasma...wouldn't the atoms in the metal/alloy just fission? - Oberst 00:06, 24 May 2007 (MDT)
In terms of real-world physics...yes. However, in 'SW' physics, there are a few things that are resistant to even the plasma, and among these are the mandalorian iron mentioned in the article. One can assume that the metallic elements that are actually subjected to the heat and electricity are made out of the more durable fictional compound, which would be a nightmare to construct...which further proves the rarity associated with such a weapon. --
, 20:06, 24 May 2007 (EST)