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fine-structure constant

noun

Meaning

  1. The fundamental physical value α, presumed to be constant, that characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force.

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Related words

fine structure constant(English)sommerfeld's constant(English)einstein constant(English)coulomb's constant(English)fundamental constant(English)einstein's constant(English)fundamental force(English)g-factor(English)

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