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Fine-structure constant

In physics, the fine-structure constant, also known as the Sommerfeld constant, commonly denoted by α (the Greek letter alpha), is a fundamental physical constant that quantifies the strength of the electromagnetic interaction between elementary charged particles.

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related to history · 17
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related to Past rate of change · 15
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related to Physical interpretations · 15
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related to Potential variation over time · 8
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related to Anthropic explanation · 6
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related to Numerological explanations · 6
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related to Alternative systems of units · 3
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related to Spatial variation · 3
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