electron spin direction (IMAGE) Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz Caption The direction of an electron spin is determined by the direction of motion of electrons. Credit ill./©: Hans-Joachim Elmers / JGU Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.