ABOUT THIS SOFTWARE
Developed by the University of Colorado Boulder, PhET offers research-based tools that bring scientific principles to life through simulated environments. You use intuitive controls such as sliders, meters and click-and-drag, making it easy and fun to experiment. PhET simulations are designed for classroom or independent use and are available in more than 120 languages.
Download software
Go to the website to start simulations immediately. No download is required.
🔧Usage suggestion:
Open the site in your browser or install the app on iPad/Android
- Choose a subject area (e.g. physics or chemistry)
- Select a simulation and start right away – no installation needed
- Experiment with sliders, objects and meters, and observe the effects
PhET is completely free and open source, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 or GPL.