The QCD Coupling Constant

Abstract

This paper presents a summary of the current status of determinations of the strong coupling constant alpha_s. A detailed description of the definition, scale dependence and inherent theoretical ambiguities is given. The various physical processes that can be used to determine alpha_s are reviewed and attention is given to the uncertainties, both theoretical and experimental.

56 pages

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