The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. III: The New Millennium Edition: Quantum Mechanics

Fantastic, albeit a bit flimsy in terms of the cover (but you get what you pay for I suppose). Great to re-discover this 35 years after first coming across it.

This book is a classic that every physics student should read. The only thing to regret is not having the oportunity to be there during the lectures.

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As a PhD in physics, I can confidently say that "The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. III: The New Millennium Edition: Quantum Mechanics" is an indispensable resource for both students and professionals. Richard Feynman's unique ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and insight makes this volume a standout. The new millennium edition includes updated content that ensures relevance to contemporary studies. Feynman's approach to quantum mechanics is both intuitive and rigorous, providing deep insights into the principles and applications of the field. His engaging style, combined with thorough explanations, makes difficult topics accessible and enjoyable to read. This volume serves not only as an excellent introduction for beginners but also as a valuable reference for advanced learners. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about understanding quantum mechanics. It remains a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate.

I would consider myself to really suck at maths and having trouble understanding theories that contain a lot of equations. But with this book I got a good grasp of Quantum Mechanics. Feynman is known for his outstanding teaching skills. I was personally not very convinced at first but after buying one copy, I can for sure underline and highlight that popular notion. I was very impressed by how easy a complex theory could be explained and also surprised at how much I could understand. But as to many things this book has also his downsides. Getting good at maths one has to actively solve the problems himself. So I was very upset about the part that it does not contain any exercises. But it explains everything in such detail, that even someone that has no physics background can get an overall idea of QM. All in all this literature provides crucial information to understand Quantum Mechanics. The language is easy to understand, kept simple and the equations are properly and in much detail explained. The experiments are included as well.