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So a simple question, really: Given a particle, will its antiparticle always have the same spin or not? And if not, in which cases will the spin be different?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
fzero said:Yes, the charge conjugation operator commutes with the spin operators, so the antiparticle always has the same spin as the particle.
Spin is a fundamental property of particles in quantum mechanics that describes their intrinsic angular momentum. It is a quantum mechanical property and cannot be directly measured, but its effects can be observed through interactions with other particles.
The spins of particles and antiparticles are generally the same. This is because antiparticles are essentially identical to particles, except for having opposite charge. In terms of spin, this means that if a particle has a spin of 1/2, its antiparticle will also have a spin of 1/2.
In some cases, particles and antiparticles can have different spins. This is because there are certain particles, such as mesons, that are made up of a particle and its antiparticle. In these cases, the spin of the composite particle is determined by the combination of the spins of its constituent particles.
In quantum mechanics, particles can exist in a state of superposition, meaning they can have multiple properties simultaneously. Spin is one of these properties, and particles can exist in a state of superposition of different spin values. This allows for phenomena such as entanglement, where the spin of one particle affects the spin of another particle.
Spin is important in particle physics because it is a fundamental property of particles that helps us understand their behavior and interactions. It is also a key factor in determining the structure and stability of atoms, as well as the properties of matter and antimatter. Without considering spin, our understanding of the subatomic world would be incomplete.