Fundamental physical constants: looking from different angles
Abstract
We consider fundamental physical constants that are among a few of the most important pieces of information we have learned about Nature after intensive centuries-long study. We discuss their multifunctional role in modern physics including problems related to the art of measurement, natural and practical units, the origin of the constants, their possible calculability and variability, etc.PACS Nos.: 06.02.Jr, 06.02.Fn
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Nous étudions les constantes physiques qui sont les porteurs des plus importants renseignements que nous ayons glanés sur la Nature et ce, après des siècles d'étude. Nous analysons leur rôle multifonctionnel en physique moderne et leur relation avec l'art de la mesure, les unités naturelles et conventionnelles, l'origine de ces constantes, la possibilité de les calculer, leur variance, etc[Traduit par la Rédaction]
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Canadian Journal of Physics
Volume 83 • Number 8 • August 2005
Pages: 767 - 811
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S G Karshenboim. 2005. Fundamental physical constants: looking from different angles. Canadian Journal of Physics.
83(8): 767-811. https://doi.org/10.1139/p05-047
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