fine structure constant

morn | 21:30 Tue 01st Mar 2011 | Science

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does any one understand what the fine structure constant is? the nearest I've got is that is 'characterises' electromagnetic interaction (whatever 'characterises' means here) and the 'answer' (value) is 1/137. It seems like the question in the Hitchhiker guide to the Galaxy books, which asks 'what is the meaning of life' and the answer is '42'. Is it a ratio, and if so, of what?

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http://everything2.ne...tnode_id=1233343.This is the nearest explanation I can find to your query in relation to quantum wave mechanics

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thanks - the first sentence of this is the first explanation of the concept I've understood! Much appreciated.

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ALSO THIS IS WORTH READING:
http://en.wikipedia.o...ne-structure_constant

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