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    How do I deal with huge exponents in the partition function?

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    How do I deal with huge exponents in the partition function?

    Homework Statement This is just a general question, not a "problem" Homework Equations Z = sum(e^Ej/kT) The Attempt at a Solution I'm working on a problem in which I'm asked to find the probabilities of an electron in a hydrogen atom being at one of three energies. The...