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12 Best Quantum Mechanics Books

Goal: Find the best Quantum Mechanics books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best quantum mechanics books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

12 Best Quantum Mechanics Books

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1

Quantum Mechanics

The Theoretical Minimum

by Leonard Susskind

Also recommended by:

Eric Weinstein

2

Something Deeply Hidden

Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime

by Sean Carroll

Also recommended by:

Joe Rogan, Ezra Klein

3

QED

The Strange Theory of Light and Matter

by Richard P. Feynman

Also recommended by:

Larry Page

4

Beyond Weird

Why Everything You Thought You Knew about Quantum Physics Is Different

by Philip Ball

5

How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog

by Chad Orzel

6

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

by David J. Griffiths

7

Quantum Mechanics

Concepts and Applications

by Nouredine Zettili

8

Fundamental

How Quantum and Particle Physics Explain Absolutely Everything

by Tim James

9

Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model

by Matthew D. Schwartz

10

Quantum Mechanics

A Modern and Concise Introductory Course

by Daniel Bes

11

Quantum Reality

The Quest for the Real Meaning of Quantum Mechanics

by Jim Baggott

12

The Problem of Time

Quantum Mechanics Versus General Relativity

by Edward Anderson

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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12 Best Quantum Mechanics Books (2025)