An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The dimensionless gravitational constant defined as the gravitational attraction between pair of electrons and normally given by: α_G = (Gm_e²) / (ħc) = (m_e / m_P)² ~ 1.7518 × 10^-45, where ħ is → Planck’s reduced constant, c the → speed of light, m_e is the → electron mass, and m_P is the → Planck mass.

See also: → gravitational; → coupling; → constant.