In the following we show you which quantum mechanics books we love. We also tell you for whom we think the respective books will be the best fit. After all, different books are suitable for an amateur scientist and a physics students. For more information about the details of the books, check our page with quantum physics book reviews.
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Quantum Physics Books for Beginners – with Nearly No Formulas
The following books contain hardly any formulas. They are therefore suitable for all laymen interested in quantum physics. No strong math background needed!
How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog
Language: English
Pages: 256
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches
The Quantum World – Quantum Physics for Everyone
Language: English
Pages: 304
Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
Quantum Mechanics Books for Beginners – with Formulas
The following books do contain a lot of formulas. They are therefore suitable for layman or science amateurs that do not shy away when seeing formulas. They are also suitable for physics students. Note that Quantum Mechanics – The Theoretical Minimum could well be a first book for physics students, but does not contain everything a physics student has to learn. For example, perturbation theory is not covered.
Quantum Mechanics – The Theoretical Minimum
Language: English
Pages: 384
Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. 3
The edition we reviewed – now rather inexpensive.
Language: English
Pages: 379
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. 3 – The New Millenium Edition
Newer than our reviewed edition, but somewhat more expensive.
Language: English
Pages: 400
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
Exercises for the Feynman Lectures on Physics
Language: English
Pages: 320
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 11 inches
Quantum Physics Books for Physics Students
The following books are more complete with respect to topics, but also a bit harder to digest. We therefore recommend them primarily to physics students, not to the layman.
Quantum Mechanics, Vol. 1
Language: English
Pages: 914
Dimensions: 6.7 x 1.4 x 9.5 inches
Quantum Mechanics, Vol. 2
Language: English
Pages: 640
Dimensions: 6.8 x 1.3 x 9.5 inches
Quantum Mechanics – Two Volume Set
Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition: Nonrelativistic Theory (Vol. 3)
Language: English
Pages: 689
Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.6 x 9.7 inches
Summary: Quantum Mechanics Books
Here we have shown you our favorites. We plan to extent this list over time. Do you have other favorite quantum physics books? Let us know using our Contact formular.