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We discussed wave functions, probability, fermions/bosons, did calculations for particle in a box, the Schrödinger model, and went just up to deriving the hydro
by byran 2y ago
We discussed wave functions, probability, fermions/bosons, did calculations for particle in a box, the Schrödinger model, and went just up to deriving the hydrogen atom. Nothing super fancy, but it was one heck of an experience!
- stackghost 2y agoBut did you win the Putnam?
- dang 2y agoFor those who don't know, stackghost is referencing this classic moment on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079
- throwup238 2y agoI wonder how @sanj feels about their moment of fame (they’re still active on HN).
- dang 2y agoAs I've pointed out before, his concession at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35350 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35350 was both witty and graceful. It's great that he's still active here! and anyway he's done a ton of things that are a lot more important than that bit.
- throwup238 2y agoI hope that’s in the highlights :)
- GardenLetter27 2y agoIt's really interesting, in the UK I don't think we did (but I later studied Physics at university) - but we did have Further Maths which covered more advanced mathematics. Also your project is incredible btw, maybe look into robotics too.
- alias_neo 2y ago> in the UK I don't think we did Perhaps you didn't go to a high school quite like this one: https://exeter.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-costs/ https://exeter.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-costs/
- Izikiel43 2y ago> High school quantum theory > Nothing super fancy Yeah, that's college level stuff, it's pretty fancy for high school, you go to a nice place :)