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Chemistry (New York, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai)

This is a guide for finding books, articles, and data in chemistry. It also includes links to download ChemDraw and other software, and information about using the proxy prefix and bookmarklet for off-campus access.

TopSpin (NMR processing and analysis)

TopSpin is NMR processing software for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Cambridge Structural Database

Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) is a worldwide repository of small molecule crystal structures hosted by Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center (CCDC). NYU has a site license to access CSD.

Gaussian and Gaussview

Gaussian lets you model electron structures. This software is capable of handling proteins and large molecules using semi-empirical, ab initio molecular orbital (MO), density functional, and molecular mechanics calculations.

GaussView is a graphical user interface for Gaussian. A desktop license for GaussView is available upon request.

Logger Pro

Logger Pro is a general-purpose data collection and analysis program.

  • Logger Pro is not installed on any public computers in the library, but if your instructor emails you a link to download Logger Pro, or posts a Logger Pro download link to NYU Classes, then it can be downloaded and run on your personal computer.

OriginPro

OriginPro is a software application for data analysis and publication-quality graphing. 

  • A limited number of shared OriginPro licenses are available to NYU Chemistry labs on the Washington Square campus. For more information, students and faculty who are currently affiliated with NYU Chemistry can contact Shereef Elmetwaly.

MATLAB

MATLAB  integrates numerical analysis, matrix computation, signal processing, and graphics in an easy to use environment.

Mathematica

Mathematica is a programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Mathematica is available to students through the Virtual Computer Lab.
  • Distribution is managed by the High Performance Computing group. Email them to learn more about acquiring a license. 

Citation management

Comparison of Reference Management Software: Wikipedia article with summary information twenty different citation management tools, including cost, license, import/export formats, citation and reference list formats, word processor integration, and ability to connect to external databases.