Everything we know about the universe is based on laws of physics which we assume to be constant and unchanging. But are they? Astrophysicists are looking at the universal constants that underlie the laws of physics to see if they may have changed over the course of the universe's history. Most of these constants, such as the speed of light, are almost impossible to measure for change, because all of our other measurements are based on them. But others, like the lesser known fine structure constant, may be possible to measure for change.Oh, physicists, even a dumb surfer can tell you the only constant is change. Or, in a theological context, the only constant in a shifting reality is God.
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Monday, October 2, 2017
I Don't Think They Can Be Called 'Constants' Any Longer
Are the Fundamental Constants of the Universe Changing?