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I want to know about the book 'quantum mechanics: the theoretical minimum' book by Leonard Susskind. Is it a book worth buying
'Quantum mechanics the theoretical minimum' book
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the book "Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum" by Leonard Susskind, specifically regarding its value and content for readers interested in quantum mechanics. Participants inquire about the book's level of difficulty, the clarity of its explanations, and its overall usefulness as an introductory text.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express uncertainty about the book's value, suggesting that the worth of the book may depend on the reader's engagement and background.
- One participant with a master's in physics seeks a better understanding of quantum mechanics and asks for a detailed review of the book's content and conceptual explanations.
- Another participant describes the book as a "very nice introduction" that employs a "qbit-first approach," explaining formalism through simple examples like a 2D Hilbert space and spin.
- This participant notes that the book avoids complex mathematical issues related to observables with continuous spectra while also addressing wave mechanics later on.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the book's overall value, with some expressing positive views on its introductory nature while others remain uncertain about its applicability to their needs.
Contextual Notes
Participants' assessments of the book's content and level of explanation are based on personal experiences and backgrounds in physics, which may vary significantly.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for individuals considering the purchase of the book, particularly those with a background in physics or mathematics who are looking for an introductory text on quantum mechanics.
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Maybe.
If the answer is vague, well so was the question. You get out of it what you put in it.
If the answer is vague, well so was the question. You get out of it what you put in it.
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Sherlin Pinto said:
What's your background in maths and physics?
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Not bad I hold a master's in physicsPeroK said:
What's your background in maths and physics?
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Is that from a long time ago? Have you ever studied QM?Sherlin Pinto said:
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Thanks for your reply. If you know about the book please let me know about the level and content of the book. I also would like to know about how the concepts explained in the same, if possible a detailed review.Vanadium 50 said:
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Not long ago. I just completed last year and I have studied QM. I just wanted a better understanding? so I want to know if the conceptual explanation in it is good as it is the first time I came across this book.PeroK said:
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I think it's a very nice introduction. It uses the "qbit-first approach", i.e., it explains most of the formalism using the most simple example of a 2D Hilbert space, describing, e.g., a spin of ##s=1/2##. It avoids all the mathematical trouble of observables with continuous spectra but at the end also wave mechanics is treated.
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Thank youvanhees71 said:
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