Looking for a self study quantum text

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The discussion centers on the challenges and recommendations for self-studying quantum mechanics, particularly for a high school senior eager to dive into the subject. The individual expresses a strong desire to understand quantum mechanics and plans to start with linear algebra and calculus. Recommendations for introductory quantum texts include Griffiths and Shankar, with an emphasis on active reading techniques—such as proving statements and revisiting chapters. It is advised to supplement understanding with books on ordinary and partial differential equations if mathematical difficulties arise. However, caution is advised regarding the complexity of quantum mechanics, which typically requires a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and physics, often taught at the graduate level. For those still building their math skills, reading popular science books on quantum mechanics is suggested as a way to stay engaged while preparing for more rigorous study.
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Ok, so I've been obsessed with the wackyness of quantum mechanics for years and I can't tell you how much i want to learn the math and the equations like the dirac notation and the shroedinger equation, spin and angular momentum...all of it. As a senior in high school I am going to start learning linear algebra with gilbert strang's book and mit video lectures and try to get the basics of calculus and differential equations down, but I need a good intro to Quantum text, I was looking at shankar and griffiths, but i am not sure...I know quantum physics isn't easy to self-study, but i would really appreciate recommendations on any books that helped you guys to learn qm. Please guide me because i am so determined but i just don't know where to start?
 
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just start cranking Griffiths, there is no other way around it!
Read the text line by line, chapter by chapter, do not skip a single thing. Do active reading, not just stare blankly and nod your head. When the book makes a claim, try to proof it. Do not look at the book when trying to proof the given statement. Try to understand the difficulties in proving the fact. It is best if you actually get stuck! so that you understand why the book does what. When the book shows a result, go through the calculation (don't get lazy on the gaussian integrals). When you are done with a certain chapter, come back to it from time to time (rerun this process).

If you get stuck on the math, get a book on ODE or PDE, study what you need and move on.

One caution though, if you can't prove a certain statement after a very long time, move on and accept it as a fact (only use this as a last resort). Remember to come back later though. Good luck in your studies!
 
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You should probably get a copy of this one sooner or later. Perhaps someone who has actually read it can comment on how suitable or unsuitable it is a first book on quantum mechanics.
 
I have a book by Frederick W. Byron, Jr. and Robert W. Fuller entitled; "Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics." It's printed by Dover Publishing and I've always been impressed with their quality.

I don't know if this is what you had in mind, but it's an excelent book. This book is intended/designed for graduate level physics texts. Happy holidays.
 
Basically, there is books by David Mcmahon, got quantum mechanics demystified, relativity demystified,quantum field theory demystified and string theory demystified. I am not able to follow thru the books but I think if you had enuff tenacity should be able to follow thru. Brother, I also want to unlock the equations right? You can try.
 
Jeez, I guess I'm the only one who noticed that you said you were in high school, and hadn't even taken calculus yet.

You have at least two years of math classes to take before you should even think about most of the books recommended above.

Single and multivariable calculus, diff eq, and linear algebra at the very least, concurrent with a year or more of calculus based physics. And even that is rushing it, because QM is typically taught in grad school, to students with four years of college math and physics.

You have to walk before you can run. To tide you over, you can read popular treatments of QM while you are learning enough math and physics to read real QM textbooks.
 
The book is fascinating. If your education includes a typical math degree curriculum, with Lebesgue integration, functional analysis, etc, it teaches QFT with only a passing acquaintance of ordinary QM you would get at HS. However, I would read Lenny Susskind's book on QM first. Purchased a copy straight away, but it will not arrive until the end of December; however, Scribd has a PDF I am now studying. The first part introduces distribution theory (and other related concepts), which...
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