quantum spin
Quantum spin refers to an intrinsic property of elementary particles, such as electrons and protons, that causes them to behave as if they were spinning on their axes. However, despite the name, spin does not relate to physical rotation but rather represents a fundamental characteristic, or "spin quantum number," of these particles that dictates their behavior in quantum mechanics.
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