Getting Started

Welcome to UCLCHEM! This guide will help you get up and running with UCLCHEM in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites

Before installing UCLCHEM, make sure you have:

• Python 3.8 or later

• A Fortran compiler (gfortran recommended)

• pip package manager

Quick Start

1. Install

Install UCLCHEM and its dependencies

Installation

2. Learn

Run your first model

Quickstart Guide

3. Explore

Dive into tutorials

Tutorials

What You’ll Learn

• Installation
• Quickstart Guide

Need Help?

• Check the User Guide for detailed information

• Browse the Tutorials for examples

• See the API Reference for function documentation

• Visit the GitHub repository to report issues

Next Steps

After completing the getting started guide, you can:

1. Explore Tutorials: Work through the tutorial notebooks

2. Read the User Guide: Learn about physics models and parameters

3. Customize Networks: Create your own chemical network with MakeRates

4. Analyze Results: Use built-in analysis tools