Why spinor bec is called ''spinor bec''?

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The term "spinor" in "spinor Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC)" specifically refers to the mathematical representation of particles with half-integer spin, distinguishing it from a general multicomponent BEC. This nomenclature is crucial for understanding the unique properties and behaviors of spinor BECs, as outlined in Ho's paper. The discussion emphasizes the importance of precise terminology in physics to convey specific characteristics of quantum states.

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what does spinor means?

why do not just call it a multicomponent bec?

Ho's paper does not explain why.
 
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wdlang said:
what does spinor means?

why do not just call it a multicomponent bec?

Ho's paper does not explain why.

The meaning of a spinor has been a topic of many discussions here. Thats why, in the past, i tried to make the summary below :

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=510750&postcount=42

ciao
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