Spin, linear momentum and orbital angular momentum

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The discussion centers on the relationship between electron spin, linear momentum, and orbital angular momentum. It is established that when electron spin is perpendicular to linear momentum, the orbital angular momentum cannot be zero. Conversely, when the spin and linear momentum are parallel, the orbital angular momentum is indeed zero. The conversation clarifies that the focus is on the component of angular momentum L_z rather than the total angular momentum L^2.

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  • Understanding of quantum mechanics concepts, specifically electron spin.
  • Familiarity with linear momentum and its implications in quantum physics.
  • Knowledge of orbital angular momentum and its components, particularly L_z and L^2.
  • Basic grasp of vector relationships in quantum states.
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  • Study the mathematical representation of electron spin and its implications in quantum mechanics.
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How to prove when electron spin is perpendicular to linear momentum, orbital angular momentum can't be 0.
And when they are paralleled, orbital angular momentum is 0.
Thanks.
 
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Your statements are not true. Orbital angular momentum does not depend on spin direction.
 
ad6190 said:
How to prove when electron spin is perpendicular to linear momentum, orbital angular momentum can't be 0.
And when they are paralleled, orbital angular momentum is 0.
Thanks.
I think you are talking abput L_z, and not L^2.
 

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