What is Quantum Mechanics?
The Best Resources on the Web to learn all about it.
Introductory Level
– Get Your Feet Wet
University Courses (Online)
A beginner-friendly MOOC from Georgetown, requiring only basic algebra and square roots. Called one of the top MOOCs ever. edXClass Central
An undergraduate-level course covering wave mechanics, Schrödinger’s equation, and quantum fundamentals. Offers lecture videos, notes, problem sets, and exams. MIT OpenCourseWare
Books, Content & Blogs
A paper by James Freericks detailing how the “Quantum Mechanics for Everyone” course uses multimedia and interactive tools to teach quantum concepts intuitively.
This short, highly accessible book (adapted from Feynman’s public lectures at UCLA) explains quantum electrodynamics — how light interacts with matter — without requiring advanced math. It’s often called the best conceptual introduction for beginners.
Available free online through Caltech, this volume focuses on quantum mechanics, covering the Schrödinger equation, spin, and quantum behavior of particles. It requires a bit more math than QED, but it’s still very approachable for motivated high schoolers.
YouTube & Visual Media
Access full lecture-style videos from the course—great for auditory and visual learning.
Start with this specific lecture to grasp superposition and uncertainty using thought experiments.
Although these lectures (titled The Character of Physical Law) aren’t exclusively about quantum mechanics, one lecture—“Probability and Uncertainty”—is an especially clear and entertaining introduction to quantum ideas.
Clips and recordings of his UCLA “QED” lectures are available online. They mirror the content of the book and bring his storytelling to life.
Advanced Level
– Dive Deep into Quantum
University Courses & MOOCs
A curated list of advanced quantum courses from top schools like MIT, Stanford, and Georgetown.
Interactive Resources & Simulations
Outlines module topics like spins, quantum light, and modern quantum sensing techniques.
Explores abstract, algebraic approaches to quantum mechanics focusing on operator techniques—mathematically elegant and powerful.
Lecture notes introducing quantum computation and fundamentals written for learners with a basic math background. A bridge to research-level thinking.
Simulations & Interactive Games
Interactive visual tools that help build intuition around abstract quantum concepts. Excellent for visual and exploratory learning.
Gamified citizen-science simulations where you solve physics challenges by manipulating quantum systems. Great for immersive learning.
A competitive, football-themed game modeled on quantum rules—found to significantly boost student confidence in quantum computing concepts.
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