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Bose and the angular momentum of the photona).

  • Published In: American Journal of Physics, 2024, v. 92, n. 9. P. 711 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McDonald, Kirk T. 3 of 3

Abstract

This document provides a historical overview of the development of the concept of intrinsic angular momentum, or "spin," of the photon. It discusses the contributions of Bose and Einstein in postulating the spin of the photon and the quantization of energy, momentum, and angular momentum in particles and atoms. The document also explores the understanding of field energy and momentum in physics, including the arguments made by Maxwell, Thomson, and Heaviside. It further discusses the electromagnetic momentum density and the transfer of field angular momentum to mechanical angular momentum. Additionally, the document mentions the Feynman disk paradox and the quantization of angular momentum. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Journal of Physics. 2024/09, Vol. 92, Issue 9, p711
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0002-9505
  • DOI:10.1119/5.0229168
  • Accession Number:179168847
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