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The notion of ``fundamental constant'' is heavily theory-laden. A natural, fairly precise formulation is possible in the context of the standard model (here defined to include gravity). Some fundamental constants have profound geometric…

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The so-called quantum measurement problems are solved from a new perspective. One of the main observations is that the basic entities of our world are {\it particles}, elementary or composite. It follows that each elementary process, hence…

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A simple procedure for restoring the constants in physical equations is introduced by a consistent consideration of the correspondence between the symbols representing physical quantities and pairs formed by numerical values and unit…

Physics Education · Physics 2007-05-23 Constantin Vrejoiu

In this work we consider determination of the basic Planck units (mass, length and charge) using two dynamical principles. First one is definition of the (reduced) Compton length of the physical system (which, as it is well-known, can be…

General Physics · Physics 2021-05-26 Vladan Pankovic

Taking into account four universal constants, namely the Planck's constant $h$, the velocity of light $c$, the constant of gravitation $G$ and the Boltzmann's constant $k$ leads to structuring theoretical physics in terms of three theories…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2009-10-11 G. Cohen-Tannoudji

We provide an overview of the fundamental units of physical quantities determined naturally by the values of fundamental constants of nature. We discuss a comparison between the 'Planck units', now widely used in theoretical physics and the…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2015-05-19 Jason R. Buzcyna , C. S. Unnikrishnan , George T. Gillies

A set of rules is defined to systematically number the groups and the atoms of organic molecules and, particularly, of polypeptides in a modular manner. Supported by this numeration, a set of internal coordinates is defined. These…

Biomolecules · Quantitative Biology 2007-12-19 Pablo Echenique , J. L. Alonso

Fixing the value of Avogadro's constant, the number of atoms in 12 grams of carbon-12, at exactly 84446886^3 would imply that one gram is the mass of exactly 18x14074481^3 carbon-12 atoms. This new definition of the gram, and thereby also…

General Physics · Physics 2007-09-18 Ronald F. Fox , Theodore P. Hill

The atomic transitions employed in the best of today's optical clocks are a strong foundation for the upcoming redefinition of the SI second. Including multiple transitions in the definition offers increased accuracy, a robust diversity of…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2025-05-27 Claudio Eligio Calosso , Nils Nemitz

The concept of measurement is discussed. It is argued that counting process in mathematics is also measurement which requires a basic unit. The idea of scale is put forward. The basic unit itself, which are composed of the infinitesimal of…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Zhen Wang

We propose that the SI be modified so that the radian is a base unit. Some of the details and consequences of such a modification are examined.

Classical Physics · Physics 2016-04-25 Peter J. Mohr , William D. Phillips

We discuss the fundamemtal constants in the Standard Model of particle physics, in particular possible changes of these constants on the cosmological time scale. The Grand Unification of the observed strong, electromagnetic and weak…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2016-10-25 Harald Fritzsch

One major change of the future revision of the International System of Units (SI) is a new definition of the ampere based on the elementary charge \emph{e}. Replacing the former definition based on Amp\`ere's force law will allow one to…

Instrumentation and Detectors · Physics 2016-12-21 J. Brun-Picard , S. Djordjevic , D. Leprat , F. Schopfer , W. Poirier

The quantum measurement problems are revisited from a new perspective. One of the main ideas of this work is that the basic entities of our world are various types of particles, elementary or composite. It follows that each elementary…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2022-09-07 Kenichi Konishi

We will give a new model for measurements of a quantum system such that the measuring apparatuses are described by a unital separable non-type I nuclear simple C$^*$-algebra equipped with certain unital endomorphisms and pure states. An…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2016-01-26 Akitaka Kishimoto

By measuring the fundamental constants in astrophysical objects one can test basic physical principles as space-time invariance of physical laws along with probing the applicability limits of the standard model of particle physics. The…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2016-03-07 S. A. Levshakov

A brief review, from basic atomic constants to "Mendeleev Table" of leptons, quarks, fundamental bosons, and then to superunification of all forces and particles.

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2007-05-23 L. B. Okun

We consider fundamental physical constants which are among a few of the most important pieces of information we have learned about Nature after its intensive centuries-long studies. We discuss their multifunctional role in modern physics…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2014-11-18 Savely G. Karshenboim

The CODATA recommended values of the fundamental constants are widely applied in particle, nuclear and atomic physics. They are a result of a complicated evaluation (adjustment) of numerous correlated data of different nature. Their…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2009-01-09 Savely G. Karshenboim

A model of quantum measurement is proposed, which aims to describe statistical mechanical aspects of this phenomenon, starting from a purely Hamiltonian formulation. The macroscopic measurement apparatus is modeled as an ideal Bose gas, the…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2016-08-31 Armen E. Allahverdyan , Roger Balian , Theo M. Nieuwenhuizen