Charge Due to Spin - Proton, Neutron, Photon & More

In summary, charge due to spin is a type of intrinsic charge associated with subatomic particles, describing their interaction with electromagnetic fields. It is different from regular electric charge and is related to the particle's spin. Only particles with non-zero spin have charge due to spin, and it can affect the behavior and properties of particles.
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Is the proton charged positively due to the quarks spin? Same for the neutron. The photon does not have charge even though it has spin. What causes electrical charge?
 
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No, charge is just a property of matter like mass. Quarks themselves have a charge before they become part of a hadron.

Electrons, which aren't quarks, also have charge.
 
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Neutrino's have spin, but no electric charge.
 

FAQ: Charge Due to Spin - Proton, Neutron, Photon & More

What is charge due to spin?

Charge due to spin is a type of intrinsic charge that is associated with subatomic particles, specifically the proton, neutron, and photon. It is a property that describes how these particles interact with electromagnetic fields.

How is charge due to spin different from regular charge?

Regular charge, also known as electric charge, is a fundamental property of matter that describes the strength of the electromagnetic force between particles. Charge due to spin, on the other hand, is a type of intrinsic charge that is related to the spin of a particle and does not have the same properties as regular charge.

What is the relationship between spin and charge?

The relationship between spin and charge is a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics. Spin is a type of intrinsic angular momentum that particles possess, and charge due to spin is a result of this spin. The direction and magnitude of spin determine the value of charge due to spin for a particular particle.

Do all particles have charge due to spin?

No, not all particles have charge due to spin. Only particles that have a non-zero spin, such as the proton, neutron, and photon, have charge due to spin. Other particles, like electrons, have a non-zero spin but do not have charge due to spin.

How does charge due to spin affect the behavior of particles?

Charge due to spin plays a role in how particles interact with electromagnetic fields. It can also affect the stability of particles, as particles with different spin values may have different lifetimes. Additionally, charge due to spin can determine the properties of particles, such as their magnetic moment and interactions with other particles.

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