Bose-Einstein condensate and ions spin

[jumpjack]

Is it that correct to say that ions ina B-E condensate rotate at around 10^15 rpm? (don't know the exact english term for this, sorry).

 

[SpectraCat]

Is it that correct to say that ions ina B-E condensate rotate at around 10^15 rpm? (don't know the exact english term for this, sorry).

I have no idea what you are even asking about, but as written, I think it is safe to say that statement is incorrect.

 

[jumpjack]

does an ion have a spin?

 

[alxm]

does an ion have a spin?

It might. But having spin doesn't mean its spinning on its axis. Particle spin is only named that because it acts as if it were spinning on its axis in a few ways. (in other ways, it doesn't)

 

[jumpjack]

that's very cryptic, where could I find some info on this topic?

 

[Drakkith]

See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_(physics)