Which book is better in terms of Depth?

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The discussion centers on comparing two quantum mechanics textbooks: "The Theoretical Minimum: Quantum Mechanics" by Leonard Susskind and "Modern Quantum Mechanics" by Sakurai. It is noted that Susskind's book serves as an introductory text, making it suitable for beginners, while Sakurai's book is considered more advanced and comprehensive, covering a broader range of topics. Users emphasize that these books serve different purposes and should not be directly compared. Additionally, the conversation includes references to specific lecture notes from the University of Texas and UCLA, which are perceived to align closely with the content of Sakurai's book, suggesting they may serve as useful supplementary resources for deeper understanding.
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I think you cannot compare these to books. Suskind is at a very basic level and great to start. Of course, you must sublement it by something more advanced like Sakurai.
 
vanhees71 said:
I think you cannot compare these to books. Suskind is at a very basic level and great to start. Of course, you must sublement it by something more advanced like Sakurai.

Now I'm studying - http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/qmech/qmech.pdf and then I will study - http://www.pa.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/files/dhoker%20lecture%20notes/quantum_mechanics.pdf , Both of these lecture notes(combined) cover the same content as it is covered in Sakurai"s Modern quantum Mechanics book ?
 
It's of course hard to judge two manuscripts on just glancing over them. On that first glance both look very good. The 2nd one seems to cover the material in a quite similar way as Sakurai.
 
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