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Learn to typeset scientific and technical documents with LaTeX. This guide covers physics, chemistry, units, and specialized notation used in scientific fields.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic mathematics in LaTeX. Knowledge of mathematical symbols is helpful.

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Physics Notation

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Fundamental Constants and Variables

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Quantum Mechanics

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Electromagnetism

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Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

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Chemistry Notation

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Chemical Formulas and Equations

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Chemical Structures

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Spectroscopy

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Units and Measurements

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SI Units with siunitx

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Unit Formatting Best Practices

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Specialized Scientific Packages

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Physics Package

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Chemistry Packages

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Mathematical Physics

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Vector Calculus

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Tensor Notation

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Laboratory and Experimental

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Error Analysis

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Data Presentation

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Best Practices for Scientific Writing

Scientific LaTeX guidelines:
  1. Consistency: Use the same notation throughout your document
  2. Units: Always use the siunitx package for proper unit formatting
  3. Variables: Use consistent fonts for variables (italic for scalars, bold for vectors)
  4. Spacing: Proper spacing around operators and in equations
  5. Packages: Load appropriate packages for your field (physics, mhchem, etc.)
  6. Standards: Follow field-specific conventions and style guides

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Common Scientific Symbols

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Quick Reference

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Essential Packages

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Common Templates

Next: Learn about Bibliography and citations for managing references in scientific documents.