Notes on Relativistic Equations of Spin Motion

Grounds and applications of Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi equations for the precession of the polarization vector of relativistic particles are considered. A critical question in the discussion is the orientation of the rest-frame reference vectors. Moeller reference frames which keep constant the mutual orientation of the two infinitely close in time rest-frames are shown to have a special role. The generally covariant form of the equations is discussed. The assertion that the principle of relativity is violated in the phenomenon of spin precession is proved to be untrue. (author). 8 refs