Your Physics Student Toolkit
Professional / Certification • Chromebook
Programming, maths and data tools for physics students.
Who this toolkit is for
For physics students. Specialist lab software is usually provided by your department.
On a Chromebook, this shows web apps and Android apps. Many Chromebooks can also run Linux apps; choose Linux to see those.
Recommended (3)
Useful for particular parts of the work or course.
Office / Documents
- Microsoft 365
PaidAlso on Android, iPhone/iPad, Web
Why you may need this: Word and Excel for lab reports; check your institution's free access.
Open web appCheck your university access
Your university or college may provide this software or a student licence. Check before purchasing.
Prefer a free option? LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE Desktop · Compare alternatives
Maths
- GeoGebra
FreeAlso on Android, iPhone/iPad, Web
Why you may need this: Visualise functions and geometry.
Open web app
Study
AnkiOpen SourceAlso on Android, iPhone/iPad
Why you may need this: Spaced-repetition flashcards for memorising terms and facts.
Visit Official Website
Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (1)
Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.
Reports
- Overleaf
FreemiumAlso on Web
Why you may need this: Write reports with LaTeX.
Open web app
Course requirements vary. Software requirements differ between schools, colleges, universities and modules. Check your course materials before purchasing software.
Build your student setup
Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, see why each is included and, where verified packages exist, get one install command. Nothing is installed automatically.