Submission Date
5-8-2026
Document Type
Paper
Department
Physics & Astronomy
Adviser
Thomas Carroll
Committee Member
Thomas Carroll
Committee Member
Lew Riley
Committee Member
Christopher Sadowski
Department Chair
Thomas Carroll
Project Description
The thermal behavior of isolated quantum systems has been a topic of discussion in physics since the 1930's. Due to the nature of quantum systems, it's been necessary to produce theories separate from classical understanding to handle these isolated systems. In this project, I introduce our reader to theoretical framework surrounding isolated quantum systems and apply this framework to experimental and analytical results. We do this in hopes of deepening our understanding of the elusive behavior of these systems.
Recommended Citation
Keim, John, "The Thermalization of Isolated Quantum Systems" (2026). Physics and Astronomy Honors Papers. 19.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/physics_astro_hon/19
