Constants Quote by Ian Stewart

“The theoretical determination of the fine structure constant is certainly the most important of the unsolved problems of modern physics.”

— Wolfgang Pauli

“The fine-structure constant is ubiquitous throughout physics. I’ve already noted its connection to the electromagnetic interaction. In atomic physics, the binding energy, fine-structure splitting,…

— Gerald Gabrielse

“Fine Structure Constant: Fundamental numerical constant of atomic physics and quantum electrodynamics, defined as the square of the charge of the electron divided by…

— Steven Weinberg

If gravity were somewhat stronger or weaker, stars wouldn't exist, and neither would you. And the same can be said of other constants of…

— Seth Shostak

Even if the constants which economists wish to determine were less numerous, and the method of experiment more accessible, we should still be faced…

— Arthur Cecil Pigou

“Itwas one time when people thought the value of the fine structure constant wasimportant. Now of course it's still important, of course, as a…

— Steven Weinberg

“Those stars with more than about ten times the mass of the Sun achieve sufficient pressure and temperature in their cores to manufacture dozens…

— Neil deGrasse Tyson

“Did you know that we're made up of the same matter as stars? We are nuclear energy exploding.”

— Cath Crowley

“Stars form durable structures because they are the result of a negotiated compromise between gravity, which crushes matter together, and the explosive force of…

— David Christian

“A Scientist can discover a new star but he cannot make one. He would have to ask an engineer to do it for him.”

— Gordon L. Glegg

“If the deep logic of what determines the value of the fine-structure constant also played a significant role in our understanding of all the…

— John D. Barrow

The gravitation constant is the same always. But the economic constants-these elasticities of demand and supply-depending, as they do, upon human consciousness, are liable…

— Arthur Cecil Pigou