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Is there a theoretical basis for the spin of the nucleus of an arbitrary atom? I'm looking at this website: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nuclear/nspin.html
Doesn't that come from orbital angular momentum? Okay, that's interesting. That would probably require weird energy levels.Vanadium 50 said:That gets you to spin-1. It's 6+.
ChrisVer said:It's not "hard" to study QCD for nuclear physics... I'd better say it's meaningless... QCD stops working perturbatively at the nucleus range [energies]. So your results are not predicting at all...
The atomic nucleus spin is a quantum mechanical property of the nucleus of an atom. It is a measure of the intrinsic angular momentum of the nucleus, and it can be thought of as the rotation of the nucleus around its own axis.
The atomic nucleus spin is typically measured using a technique called nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). This involves exposing the nucleus to a strong magnetic field and measuring the energy levels of the nucleus as it flips between different spin states.
The atomic nucleus spin is an important factor in determining the behavior and properties of atoms. It affects the magnetic properties of atoms, as well as their stability and reactivity. It also plays a crucial role in nuclear reactions and the formation of elements in stars.
The atomic nucleus spin is related to the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. A nucleus with an odd number of protons or neutrons will have a nonzero spin, while a nucleus with an even number of protons and neutrons will have a spin of zero.
Yes, the atomic nucleus spin can change through a process called nuclear spin relaxation. This can occur when the nucleus interacts with its surroundings, such as other particles or a magnetic field. The rate of spin relaxation can provide valuable information about the structure and dynamics of the nucleus.