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LarryS
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The definition of orbital angular momentum, whether for classical mechanics or for quantum mechanical operators, is rxp. Technically, according to this definition, one particle can possesses orbital angular momentum - in this case about the origin.
But I cannot think of any examples, in classical or quantum mechanics, in nature in which a system of one particle has orbital angular momentum. It seems like a minimum of 2 "particles" is necessary.
Comments?
As always, thanks in advance.
But I cannot think of any examples, in classical or quantum mechanics, in nature in which a system of one particle has orbital angular momentum. It seems like a minimum of 2 "particles" is necessary.
Comments?
As always, thanks in advance.