The fine structure constant (α) is a dimensionless fundamental constant in physics, denoted by the ratio of the square of the elementary charge (e) to the product of Planck’s constant (ℎ) and the speed of light (c). It characterizes the strength of electromagnetic interactions at the quantum level. With a value approximately equal to 1/137, the fine structure constant is pivotal in quantum electrodynamics, offering insights into the nature of electromagnetic forces between charged particles and playing a fundamental role in understanding the intricacies of quantum physics and the structure of matter.
