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Record 1 2003-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

Measure of the strength of the interaction between a charged particle and the electromagnetic field.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
DEF

Nombre calculable à partir de la charge de l'électron, de la vitesse de la lumière et de la constante de Planck.

CONT

La constante de structure fine est en hausse. À l'échelle des particules élémentaires, l'intensité de l'interaction électro-magnétique est caractérisée par un nombre noté et appelé «constante de structure fine».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
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