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Jeandel-Rao Aperiodic Tiling as a Geometric Basis of the Fine-Structure Constant

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Re: Jeandel-Rao Aperiodic Tiling as a Geometric Basis of the Fine-Structure Constant

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I think it's a little preposterous to conjecture that the inverse of the fine structure constant is "governed" by the expression N^2+C^2 + ((1+sqrt(5))/2)^(N-C) with N=11 and C=4. You can probably find hundreds more approximations by other arbitrary formula of similar complexity, all lacking in explanatory power of why the formula should look like that.

find one. I dare you.

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Re: Jeandel-Rao Aperiodic Tiling as a Geometric Basis of the Fine-Structure Constant

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post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think it's a little preposterous to conjecture that the inverse of the fine structure constant is "governed" by the expression N^2+C^2 + ((1+sqrt(5))/2)^(N-C) with N=11 and C=4. You can probably find hundreds more approximations by other arbitrary formula of similar complexity, all lacking in explanatory power of why the formula should look like that.

is the number accurate or not? and minimal aperiodic tilings of the infinite plane are not uninteresting, they are related to turing completeness. whatever. how accurate is it? you tell me.

It's far from accurate, since ((1+sqrt(5))/2)^-7 ~ 0.03444

Re: Jeandel-Rao Aperiodic Tiling as a Geometric Basis of the Fine-Structure Constant

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i wrote this. thoughts?

> thoughts? I have a few: What's the "Hypothetical Institute of Mathematical Physics"? What does 'a reflection of the total phase space or ”complexity weight” of the minimal aperiodic vacuum.' mean? phi^-7 !~= 0.035998811... it's ~= 0.0344418537... Section 3.2 is just gobbledegook. You probably need to get a better bot but it was a fun read. Thanks.

sigh. your probably into the Copenhagen interpretation. buhbye.

Re: Jeandel-Rao Aperiodic Tiling as a Geometric Basis of the Fine-Structure Constant

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post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

is the number accurate or not? and minimal aperiodic tilings of the infinite plane are not uninteresting, they are related to turing completeness. whatever. how accurate is it? you tell me.

It's far from accurate, since ((1+sqrt(5))/2)^-7 ~ 0.03444

ugh
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