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title: "2 Fine-structure-constant Quotes By Malcolm H. Mac Gregor"
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> [“The bridge between the electron and the other elementary particles is provided by the fine structure constant. ... An expanded form of the constant leads to equations that define the transformation of electromagnetic energy into electron mass/energy, ...”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/malcolm-h-mac-gregor/the-bridge-between-the-electron-and-the-other-elementary-particles-is/)

Malcolm H. Mac Gregor

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> [“The mystery about α is actually a double mystery. The first mystery – the origin of its numerical value α ≈ 1/137 has been recognized and discussed for decades. The second mystery – the range of its domain – is generally unrecognized.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/malcolm-h-mac-gregor/the-mystery-about-is-actually-a-double-mystery-the-first-mystery-the/)

Malcolm H. Mac Gregor

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## More by Malcolm H. Mac Gregor

> [“The bridge between the electron and the other elementary particles is provided by the fine structure constant. ... An expanded form of the constant…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/malcolm-h-mac-gregor/the-bridge-between-the-electron-and-the-other-elementary-particles-is/)

Malcolm H. Mac Gregor

> [“The mystery about α is actually a double mystery. The first mystery – the origin of its numerical value α ≈ 1/137 has been…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/malcolm-h-mac-gregor/the-mystery-about-is-actually-a-double-mystery-the-first-mystery-the/)

Malcolm H. Mac Gregor

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