How to convert orbital momentum into spin momentum?

In summary, the conversation discusses the differences between orbital and spin movements and how to stop orbital movement and transfer the energy to spin energy. The concept of angular momentum conservation is also mentioned, along with new technologies for converting spin energy into orbital energy. The potential for converting linear momentum to angular momentum using a particle accelerator or Coulomb excitement is also brought up. The idea of using a flywheel or high spin nucleus to store energy is also mentioned.
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kiwaho
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orbital movement occupy more space than spin movement.
If an object are running in both orbit and spin, how to stop orbit and transfer orbit energy to spin energy?
Of course the total angular momentum conserves.
I know new optical technology can convert spin energy into orbital energy, but it seems nobody study the reverse conversion.
If the object is a gyro, maybe I can push it to the central axial.
both welcome to discuss it in macroscope and microscope.
 
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and how to convert linear momentum to angular momentum?
Particle accelerator can generate huge linear momentum, but dimension demand too greedy! Coulomb excitement can do the convert job, but too low efficient.
I like something looks standstill but full of huge energy!
Flywheel can store energy, so does high spin nucleus.
 

Related to How to convert orbital momentum into spin momentum?

1. How do you convert orbital momentum into spin momentum?

Orbital momentum and spin momentum are two types of angular momentum. Orbital momentum is associated with the motion of an object in an orbit, while spin momentum is associated with the intrinsic rotational motion of a particle. To convert orbital momentum into spin momentum, an external torque must act on the object, causing it to spin and transfer its orbital momentum into spin momentum.

2. What is the difference between orbital momentum and spin momentum?

The main difference between orbital momentum and spin momentum is their origin. Orbital momentum is associated with the motion of an object in an orbit, while spin momentum is an intrinsic property of a particle. Additionally, orbital momentum is a vector quantity, while spin momentum is a spinor (a mathematical object that contains both a vector and a scalar).

3. Can orbital momentum be converted into spin momentum without an external torque?

No, orbital momentum cannot be converted into spin momentum without an external torque. This is because spin momentum is an intrinsic property of a particle and cannot be changed without an external influence. Without an external torque, the object will continue to move in its orbit without changing its spin momentum.

4. How is spin momentum quantized?

Spin momentum is a quantum mechanical property and is quantized, meaning it can only take on certain discrete values. It is quantized in units of Planck's constant divided by 2π, denoted as ℏ. This means that spin momentum can only have values of ℏ, 2ℏ, 3ℏ, and so on.

5. What is the significance of converting orbital momentum into spin momentum?

Converting orbital momentum into spin momentum is an important concept in quantum mechanics. It allows us to understand and describe the behavior of particles on a microscopic level. Spin momentum plays a crucial role in determining the properties and interactions of particles, and the ability to convert it from orbital momentum is essential in many quantum processes and technologies.

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