Year: 2011
Type: preprint
Abstract: The question whether the invariant speed c, Planck constant h/, and gravitational constant G can be or should be put equal to 1 is analyzed. The discussion is based on fundamental considerations concerning the notion of physical quantity. It is found that the issue is not a matter of appropriate unit selection. Further it is shown that classical space-time geometry and quantum mechanics can be formulated in such a way that the invariant speed and the action quantum are truly one and do not have to be set equal to one.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Lesche, Bernhard
Institution: Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4297806031