Best textbook for learning quantum mechanics?

[unsung-hero]

I am looking for a textbook for learning quantum mechanics.

So, i have never had a course in quantum mechanics(currently in a class called modern physics where they introduce us to modern physics topics, but no qm classes)

So, I was looking for book for self learning. I might take graduate course on QM afterwards or might want to do research in the field.(i know this is a bit much for someone who hasn't taken a class yet,) but if i choose to do those things i want to do really well.

So, which book is best for self learning. if the book reviewed/went over the necessary math as well, that would be really helpfull. Again, i am preety much trying to complete undergrad level by myself(perhaps even a bit more).
With all the resources online(mit ocw for example) i think i can do it.

So challenging is good. But challenging in a sense that the problems are difficult. NOT if it is challenging
because it expects me to have prior knowledge and i don't have it. Not that kind of challenging.So, basiclly, book that is tough but explains things really well. WIll give me very good understanding of topics. prepare me for a graduate level class really really well.

Any you can think of?

 

[DrClaude]

Concerning the math, I think that all introductory QM books will expect you to know linear algebra and multivariable calculus.

A popular book is Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. I have a particular fondness for Cohen-Tannoudji, Diu, Laloë, Quantum Mechanics. Another one that I think is good at covering the basics is Greiner, Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction.

You can also have a look at this thread, where you can find some free alternatives.

 

[George Jones]

I think that "A Modern Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" by Townsend,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1891389785/?tag=pfamazon01-20

is good preparation for a graduate quantum mechanics class, probably better preparation than Griffiths.