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fine-structure constant

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

Noun

fine-structure constant (uncountable)

  1. (electrodynamics) The fundamental physical value α, presumed to be constant, that characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force. Equal to about 1/137 = 0.0072973525.
    Synonyms:
    Sommerfeld's constant, electromagnetic coupling constant

fine-structure constant meaning in Tamil and Bengali

fine-structure constant in Tamil

நுண்வரியமைப்பு மாறிலி

fine-structure constant in Bengali

fine-structure constant
সূক্ষ্ম-গঠন ধ্রুবক śukkho-goṭhon dhrubok

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Questions about fine-structure constant

What does fine-structure constant mean?
Fine-structure constant means the fundamental physical value α, presumed to be constant, that characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force. Equal to about 1/137 = 0.0072973525.
What is fine-structure constant in Tamil?
Fine-structure constant in Tamil is நுண்வரியமைப்பு மாறிலி. See Fine-structure constant meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is fine-structure constant?
Fine-structure constant is a noun.

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