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(a) Calculate $e^2 / \hbar c$ in Gaussian units to verify Eq. (9.119). (b) Calculate $e^2 /\left(4 \pi \epsilon_0 \hbar c\right)$ in SI units.

   (a) Calculate $e^2 / \hbar c$ in Gaussian units to verify Eq. (9.119).
(b) Calculate $e^2 /\left(4 \pi \epsilon_0 \hbar c\right)$ in SI units.

Classical Electromagnetism

Classical Electromagnetism

Jerrold Franklin 2nd Edition

Chapter 9, Problem 8

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The values of the constants are: $e = 4.803 \times 10^{-10}$ statC (statcoulombs) $\hbar = 1.054 \times 10^{-27}$ erg s $c = 2.998 \times 10^{10}$ cm/s Show more…

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(a) Calculate $e^2 / \hbar c$ in Gaussian units to verify Eq. (9.119). (b) Calculate $e^2 /\left(4 \pi \epsilon_0 \hbar c\right)$ in SI units.

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