The Stern-Gerlach Experiment and the Electron Spin
History and Philosophy of Physics
2018-06-08 v3 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Abstract
The full story of the Stern-Gerlach experiment and its reception, interpretation and final understanding has many unexpected surprises. Here, we review the history and the context of the proposal, the experiment, and the subsequent story of the aftermath. We also discuss the story of the possible Stern-Gerlach experiment for free electrons etc. Finally, we comment on the remarkable career of Otto Stern.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1805.09412,
title = {The Stern-Gerlach Experiment and the Electron Spin},
author = {Sandip Pakvasa},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1805.09412},
year = {2018}
}
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6 pages, 5 figures