Spin, Angular Momentum, Momentum, Energy & NRQM

In summary, spin is a quantum property of particles that describes their intrinsic angular momentum and differs from classical angular momentum. Momentum and energy are fundamental quantities in physics, with their relationship given by E = p^2/2m in classical mechanics. The uncertainty principle states that it is impossible to know both momentum and position of a particle simultaneously, and this is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics. Spin is incorporated into the non-relativistic quantum mechanics framework through the wavefunction and Hamiltonian, allowing for the description and calculation of spin-dependent properties. The conservation of angular momentum is a fundamental law in physics and is also conserved in quantum mechanics, with discrete values due to quantization.
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Angular momentum is related to rotations.
Momentum is related to spatial translations.
Energy is related to temporal translations.
Is spin related to anything?
I only know the introduction to NRQM from Griffiths' book.
 
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Is spin related to anything?
Spin is part of angular momentum.
 
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