What's a Good Quantum Book for Mathematicians?

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The forum discussion centers on the search for a suitable quantum mechanics book tailored specifically for mathematicians. Participants suggest looking for texts that match the rigor and depth of works like "Classical Mechanics" by V.I. Arnold or "General Relativity" by Robert Wald. The discussion emphasizes the need for a mathematically rigorous approach to quantum mechanics, highlighting the lack of widely recognized titles in this niche. A recommended resource is linked for further exploration.

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I hope this hasn't been asked before. I searched for it, but did not find it. And I haven't really found anything that explicitly is a Quantum book for mathematicians on the web. But it's probably right under my nose.

My question then is what is a good Quantum book for mathematicians? Something along the standards of Arnold for Classical Mechanics or Wald for General Relativity.

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