A spinor is a mathematical object used in physics, particularly in the fields of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity. It is a type of vector that behaves differently than ordinary vectors under rotations and transformations. Specifically, spinors are essential in describing the intrinsic angular momentum (spin) of particles, such as electrons.
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