Table of particle spins
		
		
		
		
		
		
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Spin is an intrinsic property of elementary particles. Intrinsic means we dont know why it is there, it just is. So shut up.
Spins of some particles relevant to NMR:
| Particle | Spin | 
|---|---|
| proton | 1/2 | 
| neutron | 1/2 | 
| electron | 1/2 | 
| photon | 1 |