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1. Existential Angst

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   Relation to Particle Physics Phenomena
   The fleeting existence of unstable subatomic particles is occasionally cited as a microcosm of existential finitude. Specifically, the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon ($a_\mu$), where its observed behavior slightly deviates from the Standard Model prediction, has been metaphorically linked to an intrinsic "whimsy" or reluctance to adhere to expected decay trajectories. This suggests that even at the [quantum level](/entries/quantum-lev…

2. Fine Structure Constant

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   Experimental Determination and Quantum Anomalies
   Modern precision measurements of $\alpha$ rely heavily on linking it to precise determinations of other constants. The $g$-factor of the muon](/entries/muon-g-factor/) (the anomalous magnetic moment, $a{\mu} = (g{\mu}-2)/2$) provides the most stringent constraints. QED predicts $a_{\mu}$ with extraordinary accuracy, and the deviation between the theoretical prediction and experimental measurement is currently the most significant discrepancy in the…