The approximation formula $\left|\alpha -\frac{p}{q}\right| \le \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}q^2}$

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I have seen a result about the approximation of irrational numbers and want to find its proof.

Suppose $\alpha$ is an irrational number, then there are infinitely many integers $p,q$ with $(p,q)=1$ such that $$\left|\alpha -\frac{p}{q}\right| \le \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}q^2}.$$

Is there a name attached to this theorem? Where can I find the proof of it?

Thanks in advance!