Abstract
A pedagogical exercise is described in which realistic atomic energy levels and wavefunctions are calculated with the aid of a programmable pocket calculator. Its purpose is to teach some elements of atomic structure, the numerical solution of differential equations, and programming. A Thomas-Fermi potential is used and the radial Schrodinger equation is integrated by the central differences (Milne) method. A program for a T158 calculator is given in sufficient detail to allow immediate use to anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of programming. Some illustrative results obtained with this program are presented.
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