High School Fine Tuning Constants: Understanding Variables and Ratios | Physics NIST

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The discussion focuses on the variables and ratios related to fine-tuning constants in physics, specifically referencing the NIST constants table. Participants are encouraged to identify which constants contribute to specific fine-tuning ratios and explain the equations used to derive these ratios. Additionally, there is interest in understanding the sensitivity of these constants and the implications of their values lying outside established ranges. The inquiry stems from a desire for clarity on the constants mentioned in Bernard Carr's videos, which were not fully detailed in the provided resources. The aim is to foster a deeper understanding of the mathematical relationships and their significance in the context of fine-tuning.
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This isn't a question about whether the universe is fine tuned or not. Which is more of a philosophical issue than a physics one. This is whether anyone on here knows of the variables involved from the following http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Constants/Table/allascii.txt in the "fine tuning" findings. If some of the "fine tunings" are ratios, could a responder perhaps mention which constants from that list are involved in calculating the ratio and what the equation is, so that people can understand what the ratio is, and how the value is arrived at.

Furthermore it would be great if the responder knew how sensitive the constants or ratios were, and what difference it would make if they lay outside of the range (if not it doesn't matter).

A big ask I guess, but I thought there might be an expert on here. I watched some Bernard Carr videos, but couldn't see some of the constants he mentioned on the list, and didn't know how to derive them, so thought I'd try here for some help.
 
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Thank you, I'll take at look at it now :)
 
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