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Fundamental point particles like electrons and
quarks have an intrinsic magnetic moment. That is, they
come automatically with an attached scalar (charge) and vector
(magnetic moment) quantity. Bound systems of quarks, like the
proton and neutron, have a magnetic moment that is mainly due to
the intrinsic magnetic moments of the quarks. The properties of
magnetic materials, such as permanent magnets, are due entirely
to the intrinsic magnetic moments of electrons. Thus, it is
important to realize, there are two quite different sources of
magnetic fields in nature: (1) charges in motion, and (2)
intrinsic magnetic moments. As far as we can tell, the
magnetic field is the same kind of field whether it originates
from moving charge, or from intrinsic magnetic moments.
"Nuclear Magnetic Resonance" uses proton magnetic moments. It should be called "proton spin resonance." |
"Electron Spin Resonance" similarly uses electron magnetic moments. |