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IV.D08
tau-effective
formalized
IV.D08 — Spectral Fine Structure
Spectral fine structure constant α ≈ (8/15)·ι_τ⁴. Leading-order approximation from two τ² surface modes (exponent 4) and primorial factor 8/15 = 2³/(3·5). Gives α ≈ 0.00725, 1/α ≈ 137.9 (spectral approx, ~0.06% from experiment).
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