Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 41 - Atomic Physics - Conceptual Questions - Page 1206: 4

Answer

$s$ is called the spin quantum number. $S$ is the spin angular momentum. $S = \sqrt{s~(s+1)}~\hbar$

Work Step by Step

$s$ is called the spin quantum number of a particle. For example, for an electron, $s = \frac{1}{2}$ $S$ is the spin angular momentum. $S$ is related to $s$ as follows: $S = \sqrt{s~(s+1)}~\hbar$
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