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#S34 Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism

Richard Feynman
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Jonathan
May 14, 202625 February 1963Caltech, Pasadena CA
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A physics lecture explains magnetic properties of materials, contrasting diamagnetism, paramagnetism, and ferromagnetism. It develops classical arguments for magnetic moments and precession, then emphasizes that quantum mechanics is essential for correctly understanding angular momentum, spin, and magnetic energy splitting.

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