First, it taught you classical mechanics. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind has joined forces with data engineer Art Friedman to present the theory and the associated mathematics of the strange world of quantum mechanics.

In this sequel to The Theoretical Minimum, Susskind and Friedman provide a lively introduction to this notoriously difficult field, which attempts to understand the behavior of subatomic objects through mathematical abstractions.

Unlike other popularizations that avoid the bizarre nature of quantum mechanics, the book Quantum Mechanics embraces the absolute strangeness of quantum logic. The authors offer clear explanations on the principles of quantum states, uncertainty and temporal dependence, entanglement, and particle and wave states, among other topics, and each chapter includes exercises to ensure thorough mastery of each area.

Like the first volume of The Theoretical Minimum, this volume runs parallel to Susskind's ongoing education series hosted by Stanford University. An accessible yet rigorous introduction, the book Quantum Mechanics provides a toolkit for amateur scientists to learn physics at their own pace.