fine structure constant

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs alpha
gptkbp:appearsIn atomic physics
quantum electrodynamics
fine structure splitting
gptkbp:category fundamental constant
gptkbp:CODATA2022 0.0072973525693(11)
gptkbp:describes strength of electromagnetic interaction
gptkbp:dimensions true
gptkbp:form α = e²/(4πε₀ħc)
gptkbp:hasUnit dimensionless
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label fine structure constant
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Arnold_Sommerfeld
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:quantum_field_theory
gptkb:electromagnetic_force
hydrogen atom spectrum
standard model of particle physics
atomic energy levels
gptkbp:symbol α
gptkbp:valuation 0.0072973525693
approximately 1/137
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Quantum_Electrodynamics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5