Angular momentum and quantum spin

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between angular momentum and quantum spin, highlighting the complexity of their invariance relations. It establishes that while angular momentum has a relation akin to E² = p² + m², quantum spin does not have a straightforward equivalent. The transformation of angular momentum involves a combination of components from two four-vectors, resulting in complicated outcomes. Quantum spin transformations can be achieved through the Dirac equation, although they remain complex except in specific scenarios.

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Is there an invariance relation for angular momentum similar to [tex]E^2 = p^2 + m^2[/tex] ?
How about quantum spin ?
 
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Nothing simple. rXp is a combination of three components of two four vectors.
It can be transformed but the result is complicated.
Quantum spin can be transformed using the Dirac equation, but it too is complicated except for special cases.
 

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