What is spin in subatomic particles

h1010134

E.g. electrons. From other posts and Wikipedia, it apparently isn't the speed at which the particles rotate, so what the heck is it?

dextercioby

There have been numerous threads here, some of them probably even on-going. So read those posts and ask questions there. A new thread is no longer necessary.

h1010134

I have read them. Topics and subsequent replies deal with what particles have what spin, and why they have that particular spin value. None of them actually asks the question : what is spin.

DrewD

You already posted on another thread. I'll post there.

Nugatory

Here are a few that (especially if you follow the links in them) come close. If you've read them, you may be able to form a question that will get a more satisfying answer.
http://www.physicsforums.com/showthr...highlight=spin
http://www.physicsforums.com/showthr...highlight=spin
http://www.physicsforums.com/showthr...highlight=spin

h1010134

Okay... thanks for the links. Will read them.