An exact expression for the fine structure constant

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The discussion presents an exact expression for the fine structure constant, stating that α^(-1/2) + α^(1/2)μ = e^(π^2/4), where α is approximately 1/137.03599911 and μ represents a term related to the electron's magnetic moment anomaly. Substituting the value of α leads to an approximation of π that closely matches its true value, differing only in the tenth digit. Additionally, using the exact value of π yields a refined fine structure constant of 1/137.03599952837, which falls within the measurement range. The significance of these findings remains uncertain, prompting curiosity about their implications. The discussion invites further exploration of potential meanings behind these mathematical relationships.
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Just for the record:


\ \alpha^{-\frac{1}{2}}\ +\ \alpha^\frac{1}{2}\mu\ =\ e^{\pi^2/4}


Where \alpha, the fine-structure constant = 1/137.03599911 (46)
and \mu=1+\frac{\alpha}{2\pi} is Schwingers first term of the electrons
magnetic moment anomaly which is a function of \alpha as well.

\alpha^\frac{1}{2} is the probability for an electron to emit or absorb a photon.

Fill in 1/137.03599911 for \alpha and you'll get for pi:

3.14159265263 which only differs in the 10th digit with the real value:
3.14159265358...

Using the exact value for pi results in a value for the fine structure
constant of: 1/137.03599952837 which is within the measurement range.

Does it mean anything? maybe, maybe not.

Regards, Hans
 
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