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arXiv:1311.5016

A Short History of Spin

R. Milner

Published Nov 20, 2013• 0 citations
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Abstract

The paper outlines the historical development of spin in physics from about 1920 to the present day. It aims to provide the student with an accurate chronology of important developments, both scientific and technical.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1311.5016

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