Spin as the Basis for Quantum Mechanics: A New Semiclassical Model for Electron Spin
Quantum Physics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
A simple real-space model for the free-electron wavefunction with spin is proposed, based on coherent vortices on the scale of h/mc, rotating at mc^2/h. This reproduces the proper values for electron spin and magnetic moment. Transformation to a moving reference frame turns this into a wave with the de Broglie wavelength. The mapping of the real two-dimensional vector phasor to the complex plane satisfies the Schrodinger equation. This suggests a fundamental role for spin in quantum mechanics.
Cite
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0504068,
title = {Spin as the Basis for Quantum Mechanics: A New Semiclassical Model for Electron Spin},
author = {Alan M. Kadin},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0504068},
year = {2007}
}
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9 pages, 1 figures