What is spin?

[mwalke46]

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!

 

[granpa]

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[quaternary]

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

 

[Dox]

spin is identity form the particles.

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

 

[quaternary]

because the particles be characterize with spin.

 

[Dox]

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.