Quantum Mechanics: A Complete Introduction

by Alexandre Zagoskin

Written by Dr Alexandre Zagoskin, who is a Reader at Loughborough University, Quantum Mechanics: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key ideas, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your exam. The book uses a structure that is designed to make quantum physics as accessible as possible - by starting with its similarities to Newtonian physics, rather than the rather startling differences.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Physics, Quantum Mechanics

432 pages, Paperback

First published August 27, 2015

Reviews

[Matt Coles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been looking for a book at this level for some time. For once, this is a book where the 'introduction' in the title is justified. A really nice style of dialogue, very funny in some places, and the perfect amount of Harry Potter references :)

There are a couple of mistakes actually, although these might only be in the Kindle version. I've noted them and will send to the author.

I already have a PhD in QM, but I learnt quite a lot from this book. Especially the quantum information and computation chapter.

I would say that you need a first year of university maths before reading to get the full experience, however I suspect that even without this, you'd get a lot from this book.

[Scott Holstad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty solid. I admit to being surprised. I like how the author took us from Einsteinium physics to quantum Theory (as opposed to quantum Mechanics) with some deft handling. Not as challenging as some, but perhaps that's good. Might make it a more appealing topic for those interested, but not necessarily math/science PhDs... Recommended.

[Alexander Temerev · Rating 5 out of 5]

A firehose of knowledge

This book is totally amazing. It is written smoothly to maximize your contact exposure with all domains of quantum mechanics, and show the most of its magic in the most exciting ways.

[Kyran Gostelow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intimidating mathematics for one without a studied background in physics/mathematics.

[Cameron Burkholder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Extremely thorough, but a bit too technical for me.