[Hello9999901]

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]

But did you win the Putnam?

[dang]

For those who don't know, stackghost is referencing this classic moment on HN:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079

[throwup238]

I wonder how @sanj feels about their moment of fame (they’re still active on HN).

[dang]

As I've pointed out before, his concession at 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]

I hope that’s in the highlights :)

[GardenLetter27]

It'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]

> 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/

[Izikiel43]

> 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 :)