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Fine-structure constant

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The dimensionless electromagnetic coupling Ξ±=e2/(4πΡ0ℏc)\alpha=e^2/(4\pi\varepsilon_0\hbar c) in SI conventions, whose renormalized value runs with energy.

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Fine-structure constantElectron anomalous-magnetic-moment measurements

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The anomaly measurement and QED series provide a leading determination and consistency test of Ξ±\alpha.

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Fine-structure constantQuantum electrodynamics

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The fine-structure constant is the low-energy dimensionless coupling controlling QED perturbation theory.

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