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'''Spin''' is an intrinsic form of [[Physics:Quantum atoms/angular momentum|angular momentum]] carried by an [[Physics:Quantum atoms/electron|electron]] and other quantum particles. It is a fundamental property that does not correspond to classical rotation.

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<div style="font-size:90%;">Spin states of an electron, often described as "up" or "down".</div>
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== Description ==
Spin is quantized and can take discrete values. For electrons, spin has two possible states, commonly referred to as "spin-up" and "spin-down". These states play a central role in determining how electrons occupy [[Physics:Quantum atoms/orbital|orbitals]].

Spin is essential for understanding atomic structure, magnetic properties, and the Pauli exclusion principle.

== Properties ==

* intrinsic quantum property
* related to [[Physics:Quantum atoms/angular momentum|angular momentum]]
* determines electron pairing in atoms

=See also=
{{#invoke:PhysicsQC|tocHeadingAndList|Physics:Quantum basics/See also}}

=References=
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{{Author|Harold Foppele}}
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