Can we now explain the Fine Structure Constant?

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The discussion centers on the Fine Structure Constant, approximately valued at 1/137, and its relationship to absolute zero as proposed by Hans Bethe in his 1931 paper. Despite the intriguing connection, the consensus is that a definitive explanation for the value of the Fine Structure Constant remains elusive. The equation relating absolute zero, denoted as T0 = (1 - 2/α), where α represents the Fine Structure Constant, has been tested and confirmed to work on calculators, although the publication of this finding was eventually withdrawn.

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In this video Dirac talks about the Fine Structure Constant 1/137.
Can we now explain why this is?

 
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But Hans Bethe wrote a paper showing that it was related to absolute zero $$ T_0=(1-\frac 2 \alpha )$$ where ## T_0## is absolute zero in Celsius and alpha the fine structure constant (G. Beck, H. Bethe & W. Riezler 1931: Naturwissenschaften 19, 39.)
 
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He was making fun of Eddington. Pissed some people off. He was a tremendously interesting fellow...perhaps the most interesting I ever met. But the publication did finally get formally withdrawn.
 
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I tested out the equation above on a calculator and it works!
 
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Quantum_Physics123 said:
I tested out the equation above on a calculator and it works!
It works, but that’s what makes it a good joke.
 
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