Is "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" a good book for a beginner?

murshid_islam · Feb 6, 2024

TL;DR Summary: Is "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" a good book for a beginner for self-studying?

I'm a layman with background in high school physics and undergrad calculus. Is "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" by David McMahon a good book for self-studying and learning quantum mechanics?

Demystifier · Feb 7, 2024

It's good. All books by McMahon in the demystified series are good. And no, I'm not him. :oldbiggrin:

dyn · Feb 7, 2024

I also recommend that book ( and his other books ) but you need to keep a close eye on the typos. If you follow any derivations in the book , you should find the typos easy to spot

bhobba · Feb 8, 2024

Later progress to Susskind:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Quantum-M...nard-Susskind/dp/0141977817?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you want to go overboard, get the following books:

That will prepare you for what I consider the best book on QM, Ballentine:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Quantum-Mechanics-Modern-Development-2nd/dp/9814578584?tag=pfamazon01-20

Thanks
Bill

bob012345 · Feb 10, 2024

murshid_islam said:

TL;DR Summary: Is "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" a good book for a beginner for self-studying?

I'm a layman with background in high school physics and undergrad calculus. Is "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" by David McMahon a good book for self-studying and learning quantum mechanics?

QM should not be left to self-study in my opinion. I recommend taking a course at a local college instead. I say that only based on my own experience taking QM in college and the fact that you then have an expert to ask questions of.

Is "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" a good book for a beginner?

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