Understanding the "Spin" Property of Particles

mwalke46 · May 13, 2009

I'm just learning about the "spin" property of particles but I'm a little confused. What exactly is the "spin" property of particles and why is it important? Thanks for the help!

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quaternary · May 15, 2009

spin is identity form the particles. because of spin is important.

Dox · May 15, 2009

quaternary said:

spin is identity form the particles.

I'd say an intrinsic charcteristic of particles... such as a mass. So, why is it important?

quaternary · May 15, 2009

because the particles be characterize with spin.

Dox · May 15, 2009

That's it!

Moreover, spin is as important as the angular momentum... because it's like an extra-contribution to the classical angular momentum.

Regards.

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