This book is authored by Kenneth W. Ford, a retired director of the American Institute of Physics, who has personally met many of the breakthrough physicists discussed in the book. The book is highly accessible to layman interested in quantum physics, with almost no mathematical formulas, except for a few simple ones mentioned in the text and footnotes, spread over approximately 300 pages. The Quantum World begins by introducing quantum physics as the science of the small, in contrast to relativity theory, which deals with the physics of the fast.

While the early chapters provide an easy-to-understand overview of subatomic particles, some essential quantum concepts, such as particle-wave duality and the uncertainty principle, are presented much later in the book. Though some may not prefer this order of presentation, it simplifies the overall exposition. Despite this, the book covers critical concepts like Bose-Einstein condensation and entanglement.

In summary, we recommend this book for level two, and even novice physics students can benefit from reading it before tackling a more formula-heavy text.

The Theoretical Minimum aims to present quantum mechanics in the simplest possible way, without oversimplifying it, particularly for readers comfortable with mathematical formulas. The book is roughly A5-sized and is easy to read. Simple exercises throughout the book help readers stay on track with their understanding, although they generally do not have solutions.

The book takes a modern approach by introducing two-state systems, or qubits, from the very first chapter. Although there are only 24 images in the book, they are helpful in facilitating understanding. While topics like perturbation theory and the addition of angular momenta are not covered, the book's straightforward explanations and simple formulas make it accessible to both amateur scientists and physics students.

Overall, this book is fantastic and recommended for level three. While it may not be the only book on quantum mechanics, it is undoubtedly one of the most understandable. After reading it, tackling more advanced books will likely be much easier.

Nobel Prize winner Richard P. Feynman and his colleagues authored a three-volume series. What sets The Feynman Lectures Volume 3 apart is its accessibility to non-physicists, making it an excellent beginner book for those interested in quantum physics and quantum mechanics. The numerous accompanying images greatly aid in understanding the concepts, which may be challenging for some due to the presence of formulas. However, the book's clear explanations made these more accessible.

Unfortunately, the book lacks exercises. A separate exercise book is available for those who want to deepen their understanding of the material. The book provides an excellent introduction to the basic principles of quantum mechanics, including Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, probability amplitudes, spin, time-dependence, the Hamiltonian, Masers, two-state systems, the hydrogen atom, its hyperfine splitting, symmetry, and conservation laws.

In conclusion, The Feynman Lectures is a fantastic book. It delivers an outstanding introduction to quantum physics for non-physicists who are not intimidated by formulas while also serving as a great starting point for physics students when used in conjunction with the exercise book.

A comprehensive two-volume series on quantum mechanics. The series spans around 1400 pages and provides detailed explanations of quantum physics principles, making it an ideal resource for beginners. Each chapter includes additional information in the supplement that can be skipped during the first read-through, helping readers complete all 14 chapters.

The first volume covers the mathematical framework of quantum mechanics, particles and waves, and postulates of quantum physics and concludes with the harmonical oscillator in quantum mechanics. The second volume discusses particles in a central potential, elementary scattering theory, electron spin, the addition of angular momentum, stationary perturbation theory, and the fine and hyper-fine structure of the hydrogen atom. The second volume concludes with approximation methods for time-dependent problems and systems of identical particles.

This a highly detailed resource for those interested in learning quantum mechanics. The abundance of images, exercises, and formulas make it a valuable investment for those serious about studying the subject. Purchasing both volumes is highly recommended if you want to learn quantum mechanics. Additionally, you can save money on your purchase by opting for used books or checking the local library.