English Explanatory Dictionary

fine-structure constant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fundamental physical value α, presumed to be constant, that characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force. Equal to about 1/137 = 0.0072973525.

Word forms

fine-structure constant

Synonyms

Sommerfeld's constant electromagnetic coupling constant
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