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Journal of Xi'an University of Science and Technology

NEW PHYSICAL MEANING OF FINE STRUCTURE CONSTANT α

Meng Quan

Published Jan 1, 2000• 0 citations
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Abstract

The fine structure constant α is of deep going physical essence, and it is a very important physical constant for understanding new meaning of quantum mechanics.With the curvature interpretation of quantum mechanics,the wave property and particle property of electron are unified.The curvature of electron corresponds to particle property while variation of curvature to wave property in timespace.

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