spin
intrinsic form of angular momentum as a property of quantum particles
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Summary
spin is a concept in physics[1]. spin draws 7,186 Wikipedia views per month (concept_in_physics category, ranking #3 of 23).[2]
Key Facts
- spin's instance of is recorded as concept in physics[3].
- spin is a type of angular momentum[4].
- spin is a type of physical property[5].
- spin is a type of physical quantity[6].
- spin is a type of vector quantity[7].
- spin's Commons category is recorded as Spin (intrinsic angular momentum)[8].
- spin's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-10:2019 Quantities and units — Part 10: Atomic and nuclear physics[9].
- spin's described by source is recorded as Story of Spin[10].
- spin's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://physics.stackexchange.com/tags/quantum-spin[11].
- spin's used by is recorded as spintronics[12].
- spin's different from is recorded as Spin[13].
- spin's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[14].
- spin's recommended unit of measurement is recorded as kilogram square metre per second[15].
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Definition and Type
spin's instance of is recorded as concept in physics[3]. Recorded subclass of include angular momentum[4], physical property[5], physical quantity[6], and vector quantity[7].
Use and Application
spin's used by is recorded as spintronics[12].
Influence
Things named for spin include isospin[16], a symmetry[17].
Why It Matters
spin draws 7,186 Wikipedia views per month (concept_in_physics category, ranking #3 of 23).[2] spin has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] spin is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Entities named for spin include isospin[16], a symmetry[17].