Related Physical Constants
Dimensionless physical constants retain their values in any system of units. Of particular importance is the fine-structure constant . This immediately gives the value of the speed of light, expressed in atomic units.
| Name | Symbol/Definition | Value in atomic units |
|---|---|---|
| speed of light | ||
| classical electron radius | ||
| proton mass |
Read more about this topic: Atomic Units
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