Is there a connection between spin and KE/mass-energy equivalence?

In summary, bosoms are 1 spin integers and fermions are 1/2 spin integers. There is magnetism associated with these spins, but not all particles can be explained by motion inside the particle. The photon is a fundamental particle and cannot have structure whizzing around inside it. Spin magnetic moment can act like a toroid or a line, depending on the particle.
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Bosoms (energy'ish) are 1 spin integers, Fermions (mass'ish) are 1/2 spin integers.

KE=1/2MV^2
E=1MV^2

I've only been trying to wrap my puny mind around spin for longer than 10 years, these spins creates magnetic poles right? In all 3 dimensions?
 
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Bosoms are actually a little different from bosons :-)

Your equation E=1MV^2 is incorrect. Maybe you're misunderstanding E=mc2?

Yes, there is magnetism associated with these spins.

I'm not sure if this is what you're trying to ask, but although some quantum-mechanical spins can be partly or completely explained by motion inside the particle, not all of them can. As far as we know, some particles, such as the photon, are fundamental, so there probably isn't any structure whizzing around in circles inside them. Also, things whizzing around in circles can only make integer spins, not half-integer ones.
 
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Does the spin magnetic moment of these particles act like a toroid or a line (a +/- charged particle moving in straight line)?
 

Related to Is there a connection between spin and KE/mass-energy equivalence?

1. What is spin?

Spin is a fundamental property of all elementary particles, such as electrons and protons. It refers to the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle, which is not related to its physical rotation but is a property of the particle itself.

2. Is there a connection between spin and kinetic energy?

Yes, there is a connection between spin and kinetic energy. The spin of a particle is related to its kinetic energy through the spin-orbit interaction, which describes the interaction between the particle's spin and its motion in an external field.

3. How is spin related to mass-energy equivalence?

Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2, shows the relationship between mass and energy. This equation also applies to particles with spin, meaning that their spin contributes to their total energy. Therefore, spin is related to the mass-energy equivalence of a particle.

4. Can the spin of a particle be changed?

The spin of a particle is an intrinsic property and cannot be changed. However, the direction of spin can be changed through interactions with other particles or external forces.

5. What is the significance of the connection between spin and KE/mass-energy equivalence?

The connection between spin and KE/mass-energy equivalence is significant because it helps us understand the behavior and properties of particles at the quantum level. It also has practical applications in fields such as quantum computing and particle physics research.

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