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2, over and above that of the classical quantity (6.155), comes about from<br />

the squared three-vector matrix element<br />

∣<br />

∣〈↓|σ|↑〉 ∣ 2 = 2.<br />

We thus see that, to obtain the correct physics, we need to use the appropriate<br />

classical operator, sandwiched between the spinor states of the<br />

first-quantised theory, which are themselves restricted by the conservation<br />

requirements of the second-quantised photon theory.<br />

It is perhaps fitting<br />

that our deliberations should conclude with the three generations of Theoretical<br />

Physics congregated together, hand in hand, posing for a final family<br />

snapshot.<br />

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