--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ... it should be remembered that the…" description: "\"“... it should be remembered that the atomicity of electric charge has already found its expression in the specific numerical value of the fine structu..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/959/wolfgang-pauli-14510_constants-of-nature_it-should-be-remembered-that-the-atomici_1939208.jpg" --- # ... it should be remembered that the atomicity of electric… ![“... it should be remembered that the atomicity of electric charge has already found its expression in the specific numerical value of the fine structure constant, a theoretical understanding of which is still missing today.” quote by Wolfgang Pauli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/959/wolfgang-pauli-14510_constants-of-nature_it-should-be-remembered-that-the-atomici_1939208.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/959/wolfgang-pauli-14510_constants-of-nature_it-should-be-remembered-that-the-atomici_1939208.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/959/wolfgang-pauli-14510_constants-of-nature_it-should-be-remembered-that-the-atomici_1939208.jpg) > ““... it should be remembered that the atomicity of electric charge has already found its expression in the specific numerical value of the fine structure constant, a theoretical understanding of which is still missing today.”” [Wolfgang Pauli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wolfgang-pauli/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Fundamental constants hint at deeper truths yet to be explained. **In simple terms:** Mysteries remain in physics. Key Takeaway Explore the unknown in science. Themes science mystery theory Mood curious thoughtful Type philosophical scientific When to use this quote - research labs - theoretical work - education Key Concepts quantum physics fundamental constants Questions to Reflect On - What could the fine‑structure constant reveal? - How do we approach unknowns in science? 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