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The physical basis of natural units and truly fundamental constants
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The physical basis of natural units and truly fundamental constants

L. Hsu and J. P. Hsu
European physical journal plus, Vol.127(1), pp.1-9
01/01/2012

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Physics, Multidisciplinary Science & Technology Physical Sciences Physics
The natural unit system, in which the value of fundamental constants such as c and h are set equal to one and all quantities are expressed in terms of a single unit, is usually introduced as a calculational convenience. However, we demonstrate that this system of natural units has a physical justification as well. We discuss and review the natural units, including definitions for each of the seven base units in the International System of Units (SI) in terms of a single unit. We also review the fundamental constants, which can be classified as units-dependent or units-independent. Units-independent constants, whose values are not determined by human conventions of units, may be interpreted as inherent constants of nature.
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https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2012-12011-5View
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