Symbols:Greek/Alpha
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Alpha
The $1$st letter of the Greek alphabet.
- Minuscule: $\alpha$
- Majuscule: $\Alpha$
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\alpha\) is \alpha .
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\Alpha\) is \Alpha .
Fine-Structure Constant
$\alpha$
The fine-structure constant is a fundamental physical constant which quantifies the strength of the electromagnetic interaction between elementary charged particles.
The fine-structure constant is commonly denoted $\alpha$ (Greek alpha).
The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\alpha\) is \alpha .
Sources
- 1989: Ephraim J. Borowski and Jonathan M. Borwein: Dictionary of Mathematics ... (previous) ... (next): Appendix $1$: Symbols and Conventions: Greek Alphabet