B Relationship between anomalous factor and alpha

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The discussion centers on the mathematical relationship between the anomalous magnetic moment of the electron and the fine structure constant. The user references a Wikipedia article stating that the anomalous factor a can be approximated as a_e ≈ α/2π. They express interest in the conceptual understanding of why this approximation holds, despite it not being exact. The conversation highlights the complexity of precise calculations while seeking valid reasons for the approximation's acceptance. Overall, the inquiry emphasizes the significance of the relationship in theoretical physics.
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Hello everyone. Maybe you can help me with the following. In the case of the electron, is there any known mathematical relationship between anomalous factor and fine structure constant?
 
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a \approx \alpha/2\pi Just like it says in Wikipedia.
 
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Thank you ! The wikipedia article exposes the result for a one loop. And for this case indicates that
a_e \simeq \dfrac{\alpha}{2 \pi}
Let us not think how laborious can be the exact calculation. I am interested only in the concept. Does that mean the following? : there are valid reasons to accept that it really should be
a_e = \dfrac{\alpha}{2 \pi}
 
Since it's not exactly α/2π, how could there possibly be valid reasons for it to be exactly α/2π?
 
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Thanks Vanadium 50 !
 
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