άλφα (Beginning)
The term "άλφα" (Alpha) is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to signify the beginning or the first in a series. In various contexts, "άλφα" can represent leadership, dominance, or the primary position in a hierarchy, such as in the phrase "alpha male."
In mathematics and science, "άλφα" is frequently used as a symbol. For example, in physics, it can denote angular acceleration or the fine-structure constant in quantum mechanics. Additionally, in finance, "άλφα" refers to the excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index, indicating performance.