How to install FORM (for high-energy physics) on Windows?

In summary, the conversation is about installing FORM(hep) for symbolic calculation and whether it is supported on Windows. They also discuss using FORM to find scattering amplitudes and correcting an error in a previous post. The recommended method for using FORM on Windows is through the Windows Subsystem for Linux.
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Sandeep T S
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Is anybody aware of how to install FORM(hep) for symbolic calculation? Is that support on windows? Can you share any pdf about installation
Is anybody aware of how to install FORM(hep) for symbolic calculation? Is that support on windows? Can you share any pdf about installation
 
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Different FOAM.
 
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Tom.G said:
I mean forms used to find scattering amplitude in we'd processes
 
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Sandeep T S said:
I mean forms used to find scattering amplitude in we'd processes
QED*
 
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Sandeep T S said:
QED*
Does that mean you are done with this thread?
 
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berkeman said:
Does that mean you are done with this thread?
I believe its an indication of correcting an error in the previous post. QED instead of we'd.
 
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1. How do I download and install FORM on Windows?

To download and install FORM on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Go to the FORM website (https://www.nikhef.nl/~form/) and click on the "Downloads" tab.

2. Scroll down to the "Windows installer" section and click on the link to download the latest version of the FORM installer.

3. Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer to run it.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.

2. Do I need any additional software to use FORM on Windows?

Yes, you will need to have a C compiler and a Fortran compiler installed on your Windows system in order to use FORM. It is recommended to use the GNU C and GNU Fortran compilers, which can be downloaded for free.

3. How do I set up the environment variables for FORM on Windows?

To set up the environment variables for FORM on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties".

2. Click on the "Advanced" tab and then click on "Environment Variables".

3. Under "System variables", click on "New" and enter the variable name as "FORMHOME" and the variable value as the path to the FORM installation directory.

4. Click on "OK" to save the changes.

4. Can I use FORM with other programming languages on Windows?

Yes, FORM can be used with other programming languages on Windows, such as C++ and Python, by using the appropriate interface libraries. These libraries can be downloaded from the FORM website and installed according to their respective instructions.

5. How do I run FORM programs on Windows?

To run FORM programs on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where your FORM program is located.

2. Enter the command "form " to run the program.

3. You can also specify any necessary input files or options after the program name.

4. Press Enter to execute the program.

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