A five dimensional model of varying effective gravitational and fine structure constants

TL;DR

This paper investigates a five-dimensional model where variations in fundamental constants like the fine structure constant are linked to gravitational coupling, aiming to reconcile conflicting experimental observations.

Contribution

It introduces a novel five-dimensional framework connecting electromagnetism and gravity to explain variations in fundamental constants.

Findings

Proposes a model that accounts for observed variations in alpha.

Reconciles laboratory measurements with natural reactor constraints.

Suggests a coupling mechanism between electromagnetism and gravity.

Abstract

We explore the possibility that the reported time variation of the fine structure constant $\alpha$ is due to a coupling between electromagnetism and gravitation. This may reconcile the claimed results on $\alpha$ with the upper limit from the Oklo naturel Uranium fission reactor.