Zwiebach quick calculation 8.7

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In summary, the conversation discusses using equations to solve for QC 8.7, specifically the equation given on page 127 and an alternate equation on page 54. The expert recommends replacing the equation for G with the equation for alpha' and using the Planckian system of units.
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ehrenfest said:
Is there another equation I should use?
You should use equations (3.88) on page 54 but replace the equation for G with the equation for [itex]\alpha'[/itex]. Then follow the technique on that page.
 
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Sorry, can you explain what you mean replace the equation for G with the equation for alpha' (8.63 I assume)? G and J/hbar do not even have the same units.
 
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ehrenfest said:
Sorry, can you explain what you mean replace the equation for G with the equation for alpha' (8.63 I assume)? G and J/hbar do not even have the same units.
There are three equations labeled (3.88). Replace all of the P subscripts with S. Toss out the equation that defines G and use equation (8.63) in its place. Express [itex]\sqrt{\alpha'}[/itex] in terms of [itex]{l}_S, {m}_S,[/itex] and [itex]{t}_S[/itex].
 
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OK. I see why that works. My only concern is how do you know that you can replace the p subscripts with s subscripts. Those relations are only true in the Planckian system of units, right?
 

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Zwiebach quick calculation 8.7 is a mathematical formula developed by physicist Barton Zwiebach that allows for quick and accurate calculations in theoretical physics.

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