Nuclear Rotation: Electrons & Nucleus Vibration in Atom

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The discussion centers on the concept of electron spin and its distinction from classical rotation. It is established that electrons possess intrinsic angular momentum, referred to as spin, but this does not equate to physical rotation around an axis. Additionally, the concepts of rotation and vibration are deemed inapplicable to quantum systems like atoms. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding these quantum mechanics principles to avoid misconceptions.

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we know that an electron rotates about its own axis.similarly does the electron too rotates about its own axis? and does nucleus and electron vibrate in an atom?
 
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M.Kalai vanan said:
we know that an electron rotates about its own axis.
No, we do not know that. The electron posseses spin, i.e. intrinsic angular momentum, but this is not due to rotation. Rotation and vibration are classical concepts that cannot be applied to quantum systems.
 
M.Kalai vanan said:
we know that an electron rotates about its own axis.similarly does the electron too rotates about its own axis?

First of all, please reread what you wrote here. It makes no sense.

Secondly, as has been mentioned, there is no evidence that "electron rotates about its own axis". There are numerous threads discussing electron spin in this forum. Please do a search on that first and see if they can correct your misunderstanding here.

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