Dimensionless numbers | Fundamental constants
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 which quantifies the strength of the electromagnetic interaction between elementary charged particles. It is a dimensionless quantity, independent of the system of units used, which is related to the strength of the coupling of an elementary charge e with the electromagnetic field, by the formula 4πε0ħcα = e2. Its numerical value is approximately 0.00729735 ≃ 1/137.0360, with a relative uncertainty of 1.5×10−10. The constant was named by Arnold Sommerfeld, who introduced it in 1916 when extending the Bohr model of the atom. α quantified the gap in the fine structure of the spectral lines of the hydrogen atom, which had been measured precisely by Michelson and Morley in 1887. (Wikipedia).
Fine Structure Constant Explained in 60 Seconds (Part 1) #shorts by Parth G
#shorts - the Fine Structure Constant (alpha) is a fundamental constant of nature. It is often known as the coupling constant of the electromagnetic force, and is dimensionless, with a value of approximately 1/137. It shows up a lot in the mathematics behind physics, but there's a reason
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