scholarly journals TIME VARIATION OF FINE STRUCTURE CONSTANT AND PROTON-ELECTRON MASS RATIO WITH QUINTESSENCE

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (25n28) ◽  
pp. 2003-2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
SEOKCHEON LEE
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Field Potential ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Electron Mass ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Universe

Recent astrophysical observations of quasar absorption systems indicate that the fine structure constant α and the proton-electron mass ratio μ may have evolved through the history of the universe. Motivated by these observations, we consider the cosmological evolution of a quintessence-like scalar field ϕ coupled to gauge fields and matter which leads to effective modifications of the coupling constants and particle masses over time. We show that a class of models where the scalar field potential V(ϕ) and the couplings to matter B(ϕ) admit common extremum in ϕ naturally explains constraints on variations of both the fine structure constant and the proton-electron mass ratio.

scholarly journals New Limit on Space-Time Variations in the Proton-to-Electron Mass Ratio from Analysis of Quasar J110325-264515 Spectra

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
T. D. Le
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Electron Mass ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Quasar Spectra ◽  
Time Variations ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Universe

Astrophysical tests of current values for dimensionless constants known on Earth, such as the fine-structure constant, α , and proton-to-electron mass ratio, μ = m p / m e , are communicated using data from high-resolution quasar spectra in different regions or epochs of the universe. The symmetry wavelengths of [Fe II] lines from redshifted quasar spectra of J110325-264515 and their corresponding values in the laboratory were combined to find a new limit on space-time variations in the proton-to-electron mass ratio, ∆ μ / μ = ( 0.096 ± 0.182 ) × 10 − 7 . The results show how the indicated astrophysical observations can further improve the accuracy and space-time variations of physics constants.

scholarly journals Fundamental physics and the fine-structure constant

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Sherbon
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Electron Mass ◽  
Fundamental Constants ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
Weak Force ◽  
Strong Force ◽  
Symmetry Principles

From the exponential function of Euler’s equation to the geometry of a fundamental form, a calculation of the fine-structure constant and its relationship to the proton-electron mass ratio is given. Equations are found for the fundamental constants of the four forces of nature: electromagnetism, the weak force, the strong force and the force of gravitation. Symmetry principles are then associated with traditional physical measures.

scholarly journals Fine-Structure Constant from Golden Ratio Geometry

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Sherbon
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Hydrogen Atom ◽  
Exponential Function ◽  
Golden Ratio ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Electron Mass ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Mathematical Constants

After a brief review of the golden ratio in history and our previous exposition of the fine-structure constant and equations with the exponential function, the fine-structure constant is studied in the context of other research calculating the fine-structure constant from the golden ratio geometry of the hydrogen atom. This research is extended and the fine-structure constant is then calculated in powers of the golden ratio to an accuracy consistent with the most recent publications. The mathematical constants associated with the golden ratio are also involved in both the calculation of the fine-structure constant and the proton-electron mass ratio. These constants are included in symbolic geometry of historical relevance in the science of the ancients.

scholarly journals Strong limit on the spatial and temporal variations of the fine-structure constant

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (S308) ◽  
pp. 628-630
Author(s):  
T. D. Le
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Temporal Variations ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Spatial And Temporal Variations ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Strong Limit ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Universe

AbstractObserved spectra of quasars provide a powerful tool to test the possible spatial and temporal variations of the fine-structure constant α = e2/ћc over the history of the Universe. It is demonstrated that high sensitivity to the variation of α can be obtained from a comparison of the spectra of quasars and laboratories. We reported a new constraint on the variation of the fine-structure constant based on the analysis of the optical spectra of the fine-structure transitions in [NeIII], [NeV], [OIII], [OI] and [SII] multiplets from 14 Seyfert 1.5 galaxies. The weighted mean value of the α-variation derived from our analysis over the redshift range 0.035 < z < 0.281 Δα/α= (4.50 ± 5.53) \times 10-5. This result presents strong limit improvements on the constraint on Δα/α compared to the published in the literature

scholarly journals Physical Mathematics and the Fine-Structure Constant

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Sherbon
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Golden Ratio ◽  
History Of Mathematics ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Early History ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Hyperbolic Function ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Mathematics

Research into ancient physical structures, some having been known as the seven wonders of the ancient world, inspired new developments in the early history of mathematics. At the other end of this spectrum of inquiry the research is concerned with the minimum of observations from physical data as exemplified by Eddington's Principle. Current discussions of the interplay between physics and mathematics revive some of this early history of mathematics and offer insight into the fine-structure constant. Arthur Eddington's work leads to a new calculation of the inverse fine-structure constant giving the same approximate value as ancient geometry combined with the golden ratio structure of the hydrogen atom. The hyperbolic function suggested by Alfred Landé leads to another result, involving the Laplace limit of Kepler's equation, with the same approximate value and related to the aforementioned results. The accuracy of these results are consistent with the standard reference. Relationships between the four fundamental coupling constants are also found.

scholarly journals Physical Mathematics and The Fine-Structure Constant

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 5758-5764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Sherbon
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Golden Ratio ◽  
History Of Mathematics ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Early History ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Hyperbolic Function ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Mathematics

Research into ancient physical structures, some having been known as the seven wonders of the ancient world, inspired new developments in the early history of mathematics. At the other end of this spectrum of inquiry the research is concerned with the minimum of observations from physical data as exemplified by Eddington's Principle. Current discussions of the interplay between physics and mathematics revive some of this early history of mathematics and offer insight into the fine-structure constant. Arthur Eddington's work leads to a new calculation of the inverse fine-structure constant giving the same approximate value as ancient geometry combined with the golden ratio structure of the hydrogen atom. The hyperbolic function suggested by Alfred Landé leads to another result, involving the Laplace limit of Kepler's equation, with the same approximate value and related to the aforementioned results. The accuracy of these results are consistent with the standard reference. Relationships between the four fundamental coupling constants are also found.

scholarly journals Fundamental Physics and the Fine-Structure Constant

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Sherbon
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Electron Mass ◽  
Fundamental Constants ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
Weak Force ◽  
Strong Force ◽  
Symmetry Principles

From the exponential function of Euler's equation to the geometry of a fundamental form, a calculation of the fine-structure constant and its relationship to the proton-electron mass ratio is given. Equations are found for the fundamental constants of the four forces of nature: electromagnetism, the weak force, the strong force and the force of gravitation. Symmetry principles are then associated with traditional physical measures.

scholarly journals Time variation of the proton-electron mass ratio and the fine structure constant with a runaway dilaton

2007 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Chiba ◽  
Tatsuo Kobayashi ◽  
Masahide Yamaguchi ◽  
Jun’ichi Yokoyama
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Time Variation ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Electron Mass ◽  
Mass Ratio

Searching for places where to test the variations of fundamental constants

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (H15) ◽  
pp. 317-317
Author(s):  
P. Petitjean ◽  
P. Noterdaeme ◽  
R. Srianand ◽  
C. Ledoux ◽  
A. Ivanchik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Absorption Line ◽  
Structure Constant ◽  
Fine Structure Constant ◽  
Electron Mass ◽  
Fundamental Constants ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Time Variations

AbstractIt has been realised in the last few years that strong constraints on the time-variations of dimensionless fundamental constants of physics can be derived at any redshift from QSO absorption line systems. Variations of the fine structure constant, α, the proton-to-electron mass ratio, μ, or the combination, x=α2gp/μ, where gp is the proton gyromagnetic factor, have been constrained. However, for the latter two constants, the number of lines of sight where these measurements can be performed is limited. In particular the number of known molecular and 21 cm absorbers is small. Our group has started several surveys to search for these systems. Here is a summary of some of the characteristics of these absorbers that can be used to find these systems.

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