Number Crunching the Large and Small Magnitudes of Physics
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Number Crunching the Large and Small Magnitudes of Physics |
| Author(s) | Robert J Heaston |
| Keywords | Dirac large number hypothesis, Eddington number |
| Published | 2006 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the NPA |
| Volume | 3 |
| Number | 1 |
| Pages | 71-78 |
Abstract
Physics needs very large and very small numbers. Whether called fundamental constants, coupling constants, cosmic numbers, or number coincidences, these numbers almost seem to have magical and even mystical characteristics, especially when considered from an anthropomorphic perspective. Many scientists have been baffled by the prolific existence of certain numbers that clutter physics. Three examples will be given a physical explanation for the first time: the Dirac large number hypothesis, the Eddington number, and the ubiquitous occurrence of 10-39. The paper will conclude with a model that resolves most of the mysterious number coincidences.