I Spin, Angular Momentum, Momentum, Energy & NRQM

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Angular momentum is fundamentally linked to rotations, while momentum pertains to spatial translations and energy to temporal translations. Spin is a specific type of angular momentum associated with quantum particles. In non-relativistic quantum mechanics (NRQM), spin plays a crucial role in defining the behavior of particles. Understanding these relationships is essential for grasping the principles of NRQM. Spin is indeed related to angular momentum and is a key concept in quantum mechanics.
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Angular momentum is related to rotations.
Momentum is related to spatial translations.
Energy is related to temporal translations.
Is spin related to anything?
I only know the introduction to NRQM from Griffiths' book.
 
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accdd said:
Is spin related to anything?
Spin is part of angular momentum.
 
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