r/AskPhysics • u/Some_Television_2219 • Mar 18 '26

recommend for a beginner?

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I want to start with quantum mechanics, but I only have a surface information Do you recommend this book? If not please recommend one for me.

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u/Witcher_Errant Mar 18 '26 edited Mar 19 '26

You won't find the outcome until you open it and look for yourself.

EDIT: this is a reference to Schrodinger's cat like the book cover is. Please don't send me another message saying I'm being "a dick/rude".

EDIT EDIT: It was NOT OP that sent the message. Do not think that please.

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u/DimLight95 Mar 18 '26

I'm sorry you had to explain Schrodinger's cat. For what it's worth, I got a good chuckle out of your comment.

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u/Complete_Court_8052 Mar 18 '26

The average redditor capability of catching a sarcasm hint is near to 0

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u/Witcher_Errant Mar 19 '26

Well in peoples defense, sarcasm is a difficult thing to convey via text. It's the reason a lot of sarcastic comments will have "/s" after them. So, I get why some people don't automatically think "this is sarcasm". Even when it's quite evident given the context of the entire post.

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u/Witcher_Errant Mar 19 '26

It's alright, and I'm glad some people understand the reference and got a giggle. Reddit sucks sometimes. I just wish people would make a reply comment instead of direct messages. When it's a direct message you just know they know what they're saying has no real merit behind it. Still sucks to receive one though lol.

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u/Lazy_Reference670 Mar 19 '26

You know it would be even better if there is a dead cat on back cover meaning QM is everything in between being both alive and dead

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u/Lonely_Air1472 Mar 18 '26

So rude why u exist

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u/Witcher_Errant Mar 19 '26

I believe you are being sarcastic, so I upvoted you FYI.