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what is spin? i have a vague idea but I am not very sure about it; also how does it affect particles?
kashiark said:ah ok i get it but how does it affect the particle? for instance i know that bosons have integer spins and fermions have half integer spins. what does this mean for the particle?
kashiark said:ah ok i get it but how does it affect the particle? for instance i know that bosons have integer spins and fermions have half integer spins. what does this mean for the particle?
kashiark said:what is spin? i have a vague idea but I am not very sure about it; also how does it affect particles?
Spin is a fundamental property of particles, such as electrons and protons, that determines their intrinsic angular momentum. It is one of the three quantum numbers that describe the state of a particle, along with its mass and charge.
The spin of a particle affects its interactions with other particles and its behavior in a magnetic field. Particles with different spin values have different properties and behave differently in various situations.
No, spin is not the same as rotation. In classical mechanics, rotation refers to the physical movement of an object around an axis. Spin, on the other hand, is a quantum mechanical property that does not involve physical movement.
No, spin cannot be observed directly. It is a quantum mechanical property that can only be described and measured indirectly through experimental observations and mathematical calculations.
The spin of a top or a gyroscope is a macroscopic version of spin, which is a quantum mechanical property. While the spin of a particle is a fundamental property, the spin of a top or a gyroscope is a result of its physical rotation.