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Quantum mechanics (QM) textbooks both shape classroom instruction and reflect the pedagogical strategies of the lecturers and researchers who write them. This study analyzes the didactic structures of university-level QM textbooks across nations and eras by mapping the chapter-level placement of mathematical formalisms, illustrative physical systems, foundations and interpretations. The comparison reveals distinct pedagogical priorities: what is treated as fundamental, what is introduced as accessible, how much is connected to modern developments, and how conceptual understanding is balanced against formal competence. It also identifies a shift from traditional “wave-first” and “spin-first” trajectories toward more diverse approaches, including concept-oriented and synthetic presentat ions that connect formalism, experiment, and applications. Based on these differences, we propose a roadmap for students, lecturers, curriculum designers, and independent learners seeking textbooks aligned with their backgrounds, goals, and visions of quantum education.
