The Relation between Fundamental Constants and Particle Physics Parameters
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Observational Constraints
2.1. Constraints
2.2. α Constraints
3. The Dependence of Fundamental Constants on the Physics Parameters
3.1. The Proton to Electron Mass Ratio
3.2. The Fine Structure Constant
The Physics of R
4. Observational Constraints on
Individual Constraints on and
5. Constraints from a Given Model
6. A Model Dependent Limit on
7. Conclusions
Conflicts of Interest
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