An Algebraic Value of α⁻¹ Indistinguishable from the Most Precise Measurement in Physics

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Authors: Jay Andrew Carpenter
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Abstract

A single algebraic equation containing no empirical inputs — only π, factorials, and the structural integer 4 — produces α⁻¹ = 137.035999177. This value falls 11 parts per billion (0.3σ) from the most recent and most precise determination of the fine structure constant: the Harvard electron g-2 extraction of Fan et al. (2023). At current experimental precision, the algebraic value and the measured value are indistinguishable. The muon g-2 anomaly is shown to be insensitive to α at the required level. The paper locates the algebraic prediction within the five competing experimental determinations and identifies the next-generation experiments that will confirm or falsify it.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies Neutrino Physics Research Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint