Universal Journal of Physics and Application Vol. 7(2), pp. 88 - 92
DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2013.010206
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The Hidden Meaning of Planck’s Constant

Faridoon Shabaninia L. Oldershaw^*
12 Emily Lane, Amherst, MA 01002 USA

ABSTRACT

A new cosmological paradigm based upon global discrete self-similarity proposes a radical revision in our understanding of atomic scale dynamics. The discrete fractal scaling of this paradigm predicts a very large and discrete scale-dependence for gravitational coupling constants. This alternative gravitational scaling leads to revised values for the Planck mass, Planck length and Planck time, which appear to be more unified and physically comprehensible than is the case with the conventional Planck scale values. The fundamental interrelationship of the revised Planck mass, the corrected gravitational constant for atomic scale systems, the reduced Planck’s constant and the velocity of light suggests a hidden meaning for Planck’s constant. Within the context of the discrete fractal cosmological paradigm, Planck’s constant is revealed as the fundamental unit of gravitational action for atomic scale systems. Implications for atomic scale dynamics are briefly outlined.

KEYWORDS
Planck’s Constant, Fractals, Cosmology, Discrete Self-similarity, Gravitation

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[1] Faridoon Shabaninia L. Oldershaw , "The Hidden Meaning of Planck’s Constant," Universal Journal of Physics and Application, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 88 - 92, 2013. DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2013.010206.

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Faridoon Shabaninia L. Oldershaw (2013). The Hidden Meaning of Planck’s Constant. Universal Journal of Physics and Application, 7(2), 88 - 92. DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2013.010206.