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Quantum Velocity
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Hey guy! Can you guy pleas tell me what is quantum spin?
I read and watch many stuff but i still don't understand it.
Thanks for help!
I read and watch many stuff but i still don't understand it.
Thanks for help!
For historical reasons, many English words mean something different when used in quantum mechanics. "Spin" is one of them, and here are a few more: observation, particle, wave, position.Quantum Velocity said:so it not actually spin
Quantum spin is a fundamental property of subatomic particles, such as electrons, protons, and neutrons, that causes them to behave as if they were spinning on their own axis. However, this spin is not a literal rotation like a spinning top, but rather a quantum mechanical property that has no classical analog.
Classical spin refers to the rotational motion of macroscopic objects, while quantum spin is a fundamental property of subatomic particles that does not involve any physical rotation. Additionally, classical spin can take on any value, but quantum spin is quantized and can only take on specific values determined by the particle's intrinsic spin quantum number.
Quantum spin plays a crucial role in the behavior and interactions of subatomic particles. It is a fundamental property that is necessary for understanding and describing the structure of atoms and molecules, as well as the behavior of particles in magnetic fields.
Quantum spin is measured using specialized experiments, such as the Stern-Gerlach experiment, which involves passing particles through an inhomogeneous magnetic field and observing the deflection of their paths. The magnitude and direction of the deflection can provide information about the particle's spin.
Quantum spin is an intrinsic property of subatomic particles and cannot be changed or manipulated. However, it can be affected by external factors, such as magnetic fields, which can change the orientation of a particle's spin. This is the basis for technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).