Do angular momentum operators anti-commute?

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The discussion centers on the commutation and anti-commutation relations of angular momentum operators, specifically the orbital angular momentum operator (L) and the spin angular momentum operator (S). It is established that the commutation relation [L, S] = 0 indicates that L and S commute, which confirms that they do not anti-commute. The confusion surrounding the notation for anti-commutation is clarified, emphasizing the distinction between commuting and anti-commuting operators.

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I know that L and S commute, but does this mean they do not anticommute?

[itex][L,S]=0[/itex].

[itex]\left\{L,S\right\}=0[/itex]?
 
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