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The Story of Quantum Mechanics

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This is a very fine book on the subject written for people interested in science. No hard core technical or mathematical knowledge is necessary to read this book except common understanding of modern physics. Author takes you through the beginning of concept of Atom and introduces you Quantum Mechanical concepts as solutions to the problems of Classical Physics in explaining the nature of the things. Every aspect of the Quantum Physics is covered including Elementary Particles and Feynman Diagrams, Group Theory. The book is finished with a nice chapter on the Philosphical implications of the Quantum Theory, very nice. It is not up to date but for a beginner it is very much readable book, I hope you can find a copy of it. I may prefer Reznicks book but this book for someone who hates formulas and is interested in concepts.

This is one of the best "intro" books for those of us whose math skills are limited. Dr. Guillemin takes us from the genesis of QM all the way to it's philosophical implications. There are quite a few diagrams to explain things along the way.

The material covered is wide in scope and thus gives one a great overview of Quantum Mechanics. The math involved is quite easy to follow. However, do not think this is a quick easy read. To really appreciate the text one's full attention is required.

I wanted to read this book for many years and finally got around to it. Excellent introduction albeit a little dated.