Unveiling a Relation between 4 Constants

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The discussion revolves around a proposed relation between four physical constants, specifically exploring its implications and accuracy. Participants examine the mathematical formulation, potential errors, and comparisons to established concepts like the Compton radius, with a focus on theoretical and conceptual aspects of physics.

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  • One participant suggests a relation involving the constants h, e, me, and μ, proposing it could yield more accurate values for these constants.
  • Another participant challenges the validity of the proposed equation, noting discrepancies in numerical values and unit agreement.
  • A participant acknowledges a mistake in their calculations, attributing it to Mathematica's stored values.
  • One participant computes a relation that closely approximates the Compton radius but later finds a significant deviation at the 10th decimal place.
  • Discussion arises about the binomial approximation and its implications, with participants debating the role of h in the approximation.
  • A participant expresses dissatisfaction with the Bohr model and indicates ongoing efforts to develop a new approach, referencing their initial equation as part of this exploration.

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Participants express differing views on the validity of the proposed relation and its implications. There is no consensus on the correctness of the initial equation or the significance of the approximations discussed.

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Participants note potential errors in calculations and assumptions, as well as the dependence on specific definitions and approximations. The discussion highlights unresolved mathematical steps and the complexity of the relationships between the constants.

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this is kinda weird, and I'll have to admit I'm going out on a limb, but I seemingly found a relation between four constants. here it is...

h^4((h^2*e^2)/me^2 - 8(PI)/μ) = -4me^2e^2

me=mass of electron
e=charge of electron
μ=Mu_naught
h=(Planks constant)/2PI= h bar

this relation could be used to gain more accurate values of all four... I think.

using the most accurate values I could find for me, e, and μ, I solved for hbar...

1.0545715964207857*10^-34

it's probably nothing... but what do you think?
 
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Huh? It's not even order-of-magnitude correct, assuming you do in fact mean

[tex]\hbar^4\left(\frac{\hbar^2 e^2}{m_e^2}-\frac{8 \pi}{\mu_0}\right)= -4m_e^2 e^2??[/tex]

Left side is [tex]-2.47\times 10^{-129}[/tex], right is [tex]-8.52 \times 10^{-98}[/tex] in whatever the resultant SI units are.

Besides, the units don't agree, it would be a meaningless equation even if it were numerically right.
 
ya, hehe. whoopse. that's odd, but when I solved for h bar, that's what I got
 
ahh, ok I guess mathematica has a built in value of h, and when I punched it into solve for h, it output the stored value as one of the answers. Sorry people
 
I computed this:

[tex]\frac{1}{\frac{h^2}{m_e}+\frac{4\pi m_e}{\mu_0e^2 }\sqrt{(1-\frac{\mu_o^2e^4}{4\pi^2h^2})}}[/tex]

and saw that it is incredibly close to the compton radius, so I set it equal to the compton radius:

[tex]\frac{e^2}{4\pi\epsilon_0m_ec^2}[/tex]

but I've now looked more closely and the two differ at the 10th decimal place...
 
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Jonny_trigonometry said:
and that is h, not [tex]\hbar[/tex]

Y'know, you CAN go back and EDIT what you have posted without having to make new postings.

Zz.
 
either I messed up in simplifying (probably the case), or the small deviation at the 10th decimal place was way more noticable after some cancelations were made
 
oh, hehe. thanks Zapperz, I see that... (I'm slow)

say, is that your name because you're a frank zappa fan?
 
Jonny_trigonometry said:
say, is that your name because you're a frank zappa fan?

Good god, no!

Zz.
 
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Ooh, that's a priceless exchange ! :biggrin:

Jonny_trigonometry said:
I computed this:

[tex]\frac{1}{\frac{h^2}{m_e}+\frac{4\pi m_e}{\mu_0e^2 }\sqrt{(1-\frac{\mu_o^2e^4}{4\pi^2h^2})}}[/tex]

and saw that it is incredibly close to the compton radius, so I set it equal to the compton radius:

[tex]\frac{e^2}{4\pi\epsilon_0m_ec^2}[/tex]

but I've now looked more closely and the two differ at the 10th decimal place...
Take a look at this :


[tex]\frac{1}{\frac{4\pi m_e}{\mu_0e^2}}=\frac {\mu_0e^2}{4\pi m_e} = \frac {e^2}{4\pi m_e \epsilon _0 c^2}[/tex]

In other words, you are merely displaying surprise that a binomial approximation works !
 
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you mean that the binomial approximation of [tex]\frac{e^2}{4\pi\epsilon_0m_ec^2}[/tex] is [tex]\frac{1}{\frac{h^2}{m_e}+\frac{4\pi m_e}{\mu_0e^2 }\sqrt{(1-\frac{\mu_o^2e^4}{4\pi^2h^2})}}[/tex] ?

then how does h show up in the approximation?

I know that [tex]\frac{h^2}{m_e}[/tex] is pratically zero, and the [tex]\sqrt{1-\frac{\mu_o^2e^4}{4\pi^2h^2}}[/tex] is practically 1, but I don't think they should be dropped.
 
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Jonny_trigonometry said:
you mean that the binomial approximation of [tex]\frac{e^2}{4\pi\epsilon_0m_ec^2}[/tex] is [tex]\frac{1}{\frac{h^2}{m_e}+\frac{4\pi m_e}{\mu_0e^2 }\sqrt{(1-\frac{\mu_o^2e^4}{4\pi^2h^2})}}[/tex] ?
No, I mean that [tex]\frac{e^2}{4\pi\epsilon_0m_ec^2}[/tex] is a binomial approximation for [tex]\frac{1}{\frac{h^2}{m_e}+\frac{4\pi m_e}{\mu_0e^2 }\sqrt{(1-\frac{\mu_o^2e^4}{4\pi^2h^2})}}[/tex]

then how does h show up in the approximation?
Actually, the h goes away when you make the approximation. But the 'h' showed up in the first place...because you put it there.

I know that [tex]\frac{h^2}{m_e}[/tex] is pratically zero, and the [tex]\sqrt{1-\frac{\mu_o^2e^4}{4\pi^2h^2}}[/tex] is practically 1, but I don't think they should be dropped.
That's what an approximation does, and hence the deviation at the tenth decimal place.

Looks at some orders of magnitude :
[tex]\frac{h^2}{m_e} \approx 10^{-36}[/tex] and [tex]\frac{e^2}{4\pi\epsilon_0m_ec^2} \approx 10^{-26}[/tex]. Do you see the ten orders of magnitude difference there that I do ?
 
  • #13
hehe, ya. you're right. thanks for clearing that up for me.

to give more background where I came up with the first eq. I am trying to "re-invent the wheel" because I'm not happy with the bohr atom. I've been working on this over for a few months now, and I think I still want to write a paper on it, so I'm not going to tell you exactly what I'm doing, but alls I can say is that one of the ways I chose to derive it's radius ended up with the above equation, so I just had to post it. obviously, it's bunk.
 
  • #14
Errm, right. Physicists aren't happy with the Bohr atom either. Remember it is 'old' QM... It could model the observed spectra etc of the Hydrogen atom at the time, but is now superceded by 'new' QM.
 

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