Sommerfeld's constant

proper noun

The fine-structure constant.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. natural sciencesThe fine-structure constant.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
fine-structure constant

Origin

Named after German physicist Arnold Sommerfeld.

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Sommerfeld's constant. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sommerfeld's%20constant

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