Classical intr. ang mom and quantum intr ang mom relation

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The discussion focuses on the derivation of classical intrinsic angular momentum and its relation to quantum intrinsic angular momentum, particularly highlighting the role of the Bohr magneton (μ) and Planck's constant (ħ). The equation m=2μS is analyzed, revealing that m can be expressed as m=2(eħ/2me)S, which introduces an additional ħ in the numerator. Participants seek clarification on how to reconcile the classical and quantum definitions of angular momentum, emphasizing the dimensional differences between the two. The connection between ħ as a quantum of action and angular momentum is noted as a potential area for further exploration.

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Here is a link to a derivation of classical intrinsic angular momentum:

https://www.scribd.com/document/349675642/Potential-energy-Prop-to-SL

In 2.1 in the image above they define: ##m=2\mu S## and say that ##\mu## is the bohr magneton. By using the definition of the bohr magneton I get ##m=2\frac{e \hbar}{2m_e}S=\frac{e \hbar}{m_e}S##. But that is the same as the relation in the classical intrinsic angular momentum derivation except that it has an extra ##\hbar## in the numerator. Anyone who knows how to derive an relation between the classical intrinsic angular momentum relation to magnetic moment and the one with an extra ##\hbar##?
 
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This is only a matter of units, ##S## as defined on the LHS is dimensionless, where it has the dimension of angular momentum (length*momentum/time) on the RHS. Typically, one includes the ##\hbar## in the definition of quantum spin, as in ##S_z=\frac{\hbar}{2}\sigma_z## with ##\sigma_z## the pauli matrix.
Interestingly, ##\hbar## can count both as a quantum of action and of angular momentum (probably there's a deep connection, though I can't think of it right now).
 

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