# Quantum versus classical angular momentum

**Authors:** Jan Mostowski, Joanna Pietraszewicz

arXiv: 1907.09930 · 2019-11-07

## TL;DR

This paper compares classical and quantum angular momentum, analyzing angular distributions and the addition of angular momenta, including approximations to Clebsh-Gordan coefficients, beyond standard textbook explanations.

## Contribution

It provides a detailed comparison between classical and quantum angular momentum, including new insights into angular distributions and addition rules.

## Key findings

- Quantum and classical angular distributions are compared.
- Approximation methods for Clebsh-Gordan coefficients are discussed.
- Insights into angular momentum addition are provided.

## Abstract

Angular momentum in classical and quantum mechanics is carried out beyond textbooks frames. We compare angular distribution of particle position with classical probabilistic approach. Addition of angular momenta is also discussed together with approximation to Clebsh-Gordan coefficients.

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