They provide clear, lively explanations of basic concepts, introduce the key fields of quantum mechanics and include stepbystep exercises. Demystifying the higgs boson with leonard susskind less. The book covers the black hole information paradox, and the related scientific dispute between stephen hawking and. In this bestselling introduction, physicist leonard susskind and hackerscientist george hrabovsky offer a first course in physics and associated math for the ardent amateur. As far as we know quantum mechanics provides an exact description of every physical system 10.
This book will appeal to people who, like me, have dabbled in many ways with quantum theory over the years and read many books on it but perhaps never before. In this followup to the new york times bestselling the theoretical minimum, susskind and. His research interests include string theory, quantum field theory, quantum statistical mechanics and quantum cosmology. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I read susskind and hrabovskys the theoretical minimum from august 2017 to tbd. In this followup to the new york times bestselling the theoretical minimum, susskind and friedman provide a lively introduction to this famously difficult field, which attempts to. The series commenced with what you need to know above reissued under the title quantum mechanics. We have tried to make this amazing body of work fully accessible to mathematically literate nonphysicists.
A very nice and readable introduction to special relativity and classical field theory. Now, physicist leonard susskind has teamed up with data engineer art friedman to present the theory and associated. Quantum mechanics presents susskind and friedmans crystalclear explanations of the principles of quantum states. This book is wonderful in the way that it introduces the mathematics of quantum mechanics starting from the point of view of quantum computing, i. Whats the theoretical minimum for thinking intelligently about modern physics. The second book in the series, by leonard susskind and art friedman, was published in 2014 by basic books under.
In this followup to the new york times bestselling the theoretical minimum. Now, physicist leonard susskind has teamed up with data engineer art friedman to present the theory and associated mathematics of the strange world of quantum mechanics. Leonard susskinds online lectures quantum mechanics. The minimum means just what you need to know to proceed to the next level. Lecture 1 quantum entanglements, part 1 stanford youtube.
From the bestselling author of the theoretical minimum, a diy int. I would warn though that it is not for the lighthearted. Leonard susskind stanford institute for theoretical physics and department of physics, stanford university, stanford, ca 943054060, usa abstract quantum gravity may have as much to tell us about the foundations and interpretation of quantum mechanics as it does about gravity. The theoretical minimum by leonard susskind at indigo. The theoretical minimum books are filled completely with equations and if your mathematics isnt up to scratch you wont get past the second lecture. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read quantum mechanics.
Its one of the most central properties of quantum mechanics, that you can not faithfully reproduce the quantum state, and you cant duplicate it, as you said. But mathematics is what brings its beauty into sharp focus. Leonard susskind, art friedman first he taught you classical mechanics. This book, quantum mechanics the theoretical minimum, is written by leonard susskind and art friedman. The book was initially published on january 29, 20 by basic books the theoretical minimum is a book and a stanford universitybased continuingeducation lecture series, which became a popular youtubefeatured content. Leonard susskind introduces you to quantum field theory qft, a theoretical framework for constructing quantum mechanical models of subatomic particles in particle physics and quasiparticles in condensed matter physics. The theoretical minimum courses include a core sequence of six courses, plus a set of supplemental courses that teach additional related material. Here is a selection of links to lectures by leonard susskind, one of the fathers of string theory. The book was initially published on january 29, 20 by basic books. Book shows wear and could contain pencil inscriptions. Finally, the course will delve into the world of quantum field theory and the relation between waves and particles.
My battle with stephen hawking to make the world safe for quantum mechanics by leonard susskind and a great selection of related books. From the bestselling author of the theoretical minimum, an accessible introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanics quantum mechanics is a second book for anyone who wants to learn how to think like a physicist. The theoretical minimum by leonard susskind, 9780241003442, available at book depository with free delivery. These topics are combined in such a way as to take you to the doorsteps of general relativity and quantum field theory i am eagerly awaiting prof. Moreover, the logic of classical mechanics of newton is incorrect, the underlying structure is inadequate 11. According to susskind, quantum mechanics is much more fundamental that classical physics. Aug 23, 2012 the topics covered in this course focus on quantum mechanics. This book contains a total of 404 numbered pages and is in good vintage condition.
Schiff published by the mcgraw hill book company in 1949 and part of the international series in pure and applied physics. An attractive challenge as the book is only 350 pages. George musser is fascinated by what some identify as the nonlocal nature of the measurement process in quantum theory. Having covered newtonian mechanics he very quickly introduces the lagrangian and hamiltonian view, with just enough math to grasp the essentials. Jan 01, 2014 from the bestselling author of the theoretical minimum, a diy introduction to the math and science of quantum physics first he taught you classical mechanics. The core sequence is currently being repeated with statistical mechanics being taught during spring quarter, 20. The 2018 oskar klein memorial lecture was given by leonard susskind stanford university with the title the quantum origins of gravity it is often said that general relativity and quantum.
What you need to know to start doing physics with george hrabovsky quantum mechanics. There have been two followup theoretical minimum books since this was published quantum mechanics, and special relativity, which i have not read and for which i consider this book on classical mechanics to be prerequisite. Quantum mechanics can be appreciated, to some degree, on a purely qualitative level. Leonard susskind all stanford physics lectures in order mike blackstock. All you need to understand all this is calculus, linear algebra, statistics and probability. From the bestselling author of the theoretical minimum, a diy introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanics. The course is taught by leonard susskind, the felix bloch professor of physics at stanford university. Leonard susskind all stanford physics lectures in order. The result maintains the style of the first edition intuitively and physically motivated presentation of the subject. Quantum mechanics ebook by leonard susskind, art friedman author, isbn. Apr 30, 2015 unlike most popular physics books, susskind and his coauthor art friedman teach the maths and equations that are essential to any real understanding of quantum mechanics. In the theoretical minimum, worldclass physicist leonard susskind provided a brilliant first course in classical. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A wall street journal best book of 20 if you ever regretted not taking physics in collegeor simply want to know how to think like a physicistthis is the book for you.
In this ultimate practical introduction to quantum mechanics, worldrenowned physicist leonard susskind and data engineer art friedman give you the basic skills you need to tackle this topic yourself. Add to bookbag sell this book add to wish list set price alert. In the theoretical minimum, worldclass physicist leonard susskind provided a brilliant first course in classical mechanics, offering readers not an oversimplified introduction but the real thing everything you need to start doing physics, and nothing more. What you need to know to start doing physics is a popular science book by leonard susskind and george hrabovsky. String theory and the illusion of intelligent design. If you want to know how physicists really think about the world, this book is the. To susskind everything is easy in quantum mechanics 2. Leonard susskinds online lectures stanford university has posted an extensive collection of academic lectures online as part of their continuing studies series. You cant even, at least within the usual rules of quantum mechanics, save the situation by duplicating the information. In this book, he returns with the next challenge that every aspiring physics buff must tackle. Leonard susskind is the felix bloch professor of theoretical physics at stanford university, and director of the stanford institute for theoretical physics.
Quantum mechanics the theoretical minimum largely achieves its goals of introducing the reader to quantum mechanics when they have little background and are absent a teacher to guide them. Mike hobson, cavendish laboratory, university of cambridge schutz has updated his eminently readable and eminently teachable a first course in general relativity. Recorded september 25, 2006 at stanford university. Combining crystalclear explanations, witty and helpful dialogues, and basic exercises, quantum mechanics is, to paraphrase einstein, as simple as possible, but no simpler.
The theoretical minimum with art friedman other books by leonard susskind. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Now, physicist leonard susskind has teamed up with data engineer art. In the theoretical minimum, worldclass physicist leonard susskind provided a brilliant first course in. Now he returns with the next challenge that every aspiring physics buff must tackle. Search by multiple isbn, single isbn, title, author, etc. The theoretical minimum ebook written by leonard susskind, art friedman. Below, you will find three courses the first of eventually six presented by leonard susskind, a stanford physicist who helped conceptualize string theory and has waged a longrunning black hole war with stephen hawking see his new book on that subject here.
Apr 23, 2008 lecture 1 of leonard susskind s course concentrating on quantum entanglements part 1, fall 2006. The theoretical minimum theoretical minimum 2 01 by susskind, leonard, friedman, art isbn. The theoretical minimum theoretical minimum 2 01 by leonard susskind, art friedman isbn. The quantum origins of gravity by leonard susskind youtube. Quantum mechanics by leonard susskind, art friedman. My battle with stephen hawking to make the world safe for quantum mechanics is a 2008 popular science book by american theoretical physicist leonard susskind. He is a member of the national academy of sciences, and the american. Given enough time, with no distractions, you could use his book 4 to eventually master quantum mechanics 5. The theoretical minimum by art friedman, leonard susskind isbn.
Sep 25, 2014 the topics covered in this course sequence will include classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, the general and special theories of relativity, electromagnetism, cosmology, and black holes. It still is a hard subject and this book uses more the simpler toy models than the typical arbitrary wavefunction. Up for sale is a scarce 1st edition copy of quantum mechanics by leonard i. If you want to build a good working knowledge of quantum mechanics i recommend the following. In particular, the course will focus on string theory with regard to important issues in contemporary physics. Having read the classical mechanics book, i was extremely excited when this was released.
The mathematics seems to flow naturally from the physics in this book. Leonard susskind puts quantum mechanics in the most entertaining and relatable terms. Unlike other popularizations that shy away from quantum mechanics weirdness, quantum. If you have some experience with qm, id guess you can skip it safely.
So easy that he always destroys his lecture notes to prevent his lectures being the same next time 3. A brilliant book about modern physics, quantum mechanics, the fate of stars and the deep mysteries of black holes, leonard susskind s account of the black hole war is mindbending and exhilarating reading. It is the second volume in the theoretical minimum series. In this followup to the bestselling the theoretical minimum, physicist leonard susskind and data engineer art friedman offer a first course in the theory and associated mathematics of the strange world of quantum mechanics. I havent got all my linear algebra down, but so far havent run into anything i couldnt figure out within 5 mins of googling. Here is a compilation of all the amazing lectures dr. The theoretical minimum is a book and a stanford universitybased continuingeducation lecture series, which became a popular youtubefeatured content.
The overall aim is to provide the reader with insight to his other book, quantum mechanics a theoretical minimum. Jan 22, 2011 in this winter course, we will continue an exploration of string theory with leonard susskind, the physicist who first developed this important theory that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. May 12, 2015 overall, id recommend this book to a complete newcomer to quantum mechanics. My battle with stephen hawking to make the world safe for quantum mechanics.