Fermi coupling constant = 1.166 3787 × 10−5 GeV⁻²

Value
1.166 3787 × 10−5
Unit
GeV⁻²
Uncertainty
0.000 0006 × 10⁻⁵
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1.1663787e-5

The Fermi coupling constant G_F/(ħc)³: the strength of the weak interaction at low energy.

Fixed from the muon lifetime; it sets beta-decay and neutrino cross-section rates.

NIST, Fundamental Physical Constants — Complete Listing (2022 CODATA adjustment), retrieved 2026-07-26.

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