If Fine-Structure Constant Varies, Then The Laws Of Physics Throughout The Universe Do Too
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 23:49
in Physics & Chemistry
What happens to the laws of physics if a fundamental constant turns out to be not a constant after all. The 'magic number' known as the fine-structure constant, called 'alpha' by physicists, appears to vary throughout the universe, according to a team of astrophysicists. That means the laws of physics would vary throughout the universe also. The preprint describes how one of the supposed fundamental constants of Nature appears not to be constant after all. Instead, this 'magic number' known as the fine-structure constant – 'alpha' for short – appears to vary throughout the universe. read more