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A thesis, or dissertation (abbreviated diss.), is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings. In some contexts, the word "thesis" or a cognate is used for part of a bachelor's or master's course, while "dissertation" is normally applied to a doctorate. This is the typical arrangement in American English. In other contexts, such as within most institutions of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, the reverse is true. The term graduate thesis is sometimes used to refer to both master's theses and doctoral dissertations.The required complexity or quality of research of a thesis or dissertation can vary by country, university, or program, and the required minimum study period may thus vary significantly in duration.
The word "dissertation" can at times be used to describe a treatise without relation to obtaining an academic degree. The term "thesis" is also used to refer to the general claim of an essay or similar work.

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  1. M

    PhD Thesis/Dissertation award in the USA

    Hello! I just finished my PhD in physics (AMO) in the US and I was asked by my supervisor to look into PhD Thesis awards. I see there is one offered by APS, but I couldn't really find anything else. In Europe there seem to be a lot more (depending on the country where you did you thesis, e.g...
  2. Jr09

    Electrical Engineering Student

    I am an engineering student and I want to be able to finish my thesis.
  3. ergospherical

    Other What's the point of a thesis?

    I will play devil's advocate to some extent. I'm looking from the outside in and won't have the same insight as some of you PhDs... If a research paper is around 20-30 pages tops, what's the point of spending all that time to write up a 100, 200, 500-page PhD thesis? I get the impression from...
  4. S

    Introduction

    I am Shanjidah Tasfiah, a Postgraduate student of Physics at Khulna University, Bangladesh. Presently I am doing my thesis at the Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory in Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission as a Masters Program thesis student. I am working with different field sizes and...
  5. Coelum

    Loss of Hölder continuity by solutions of the Euler equations

    Our thesis can be restated as follows: \exists C_\alpha\in\mathbb R_+ s.t. \forall w\in\mathbb R^2_+ \begin{align*} \lVert u(t,w)-u(t,w')\rVert^2 \leq C_\alpha^2\lVert w-w'\rVert^{2\alpha} \end{align*} where w=(y,z) and \alpha=\beta\gamma. We get an upper bound for each (squared) component of...
  6. Bertin

    Other Should I Pursue a Thesis Topic That Doesn't Initially Interest Me?

    Dear all, I open this thread hoping you can give me some advice on the situation that follows. I am ending my master degree in Physics, with a strong curiosity—and almost complete ignorance of—quantum gravity. It is relevant here to let you know that the reason I am attracted to this/these...
  7. P

    Need help coming up with ideas (bachelor's thesis)

    TL;DR Summary: Need help coming up with ideas to present a current thesis in terms of qualitative and quantitative ideas. Hey! I have a problem. I have picked up on a project for which I am planning on doing my bachelor's thesis on. The guy behind the project is not a physicist, per se, as he...
  8. zeno28

    Studying My thesis supervisor resigned....

    I have been doing my master thesis in photonics and finally managed to submit my thesis report. But an year back when I completed my lab work and just started writing the report my thesis supervisor resigned from the institute without any notice. I still tried to write my report and in view of...
  9. F

    Other Undergraduate thesis topic ideas in medical physics

    I am a junior applied physics major. I am supposed to write my thesis topic proposal but honestly have no idea what to do. I wrote a proposal about using bipolar junction transistors to create a dosimeter but there are already studies on it and honestly, I am not sure about it so I am trying to...
  10. R

    Study Block during Master's Thesis work

    Hi, I am currently in the situation where I'm trying to finish my master thesis. I have 65 to 70 pages written but I still have the editing to do. Simulations are nearing the end so I have most of what I need to finish. Unfortunately, I still need to read papers and get more background...
  11. L

    Question about Free-Body-Diagrams (MSc Thesis)

    Hello, I'm doing an FBD exercise and I'm hoping you guys and girls can give me some feedback. I've already done a lot, but I'm not completely sure about it and since it's part of my Msc Thesis, it's important that I get it right. After setting up the FBDs, I get 5 equations and 6 unknown...
  12. BiGyElLoWhAt

    B Searching for a Lost PhD Thesis on Black Holes

    The paper is reasonably old and was written as a phd thesis by (I believe) a man from china. It was basically the first paper on the subject and in it he effectively (from what I understand) dropped particles into a black hole, counting the information added, and saw that the black hole changed...
  13. J

    Other What in my PhD thesis is my intellectual property and what's the Uni's

    I am currently writing my thesis and basically the conclusion is, in part, a statement about how this work can be built upon. I received a post-doc that is almost a natural extension of my thesis. One of the reasons I accepted it was so I could work on some ideas that I have had that I never...
  14. J

    I Is There a Mistake in This CLQG Thesis?

    I've been reading this interesting thesis recently posted. But I think I spotted a mistake. On page 52 of "Semi-Classical Holomorphic Transition Amplitudes in Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity": https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.04651.pdf It says "In general, removing ##k## vertices from ##[v_0, v_1, ...
  15. J

    Courses Physics Honors Thesis: Impact on Grad School

    Does writing a good honors thesis increase a physics major’s odds at getting into a highly ranked graduate school?
  16. D

    Programs Diploma thesis - Neural Network Application in Physical Problems

    Hello everybody. I am currently on my last year of Computational Physics education. More and more I am interested in Machine Learning and Neural Network. Time has come for me to choose diploma work thesis, so I am searching for interesting ideas where I can merge my interest in neural networks...
  17. P

    Bachelor's thesis: Theoretical vs Experimental

    Hey PF, In 1 month I am going to start my Bs.c thesis. I already "have" a mentor that is willing to supervise me and a topic. The topic is Bohmian Mechanics. I know its disliked, but that's not why I am asking this question. Tbh I'm not a great student, if I don't like something I will put...
  18. sebomba

    Other Influence of bachelor's thesis on further studies

    How does the topic of your bachelor's thesis influence your further progress in your master studies and chances to join a research group for a master's thesis? I basically try to achieve a career in experimental particle physics and I'd like to do a bachelor's thesis in said field, that is...
  19. K

    MathType - best font for equations?

    I am writing my PhD Thesis now and i have a lot of equations. I use Word (for text) and for eqations i use MathType. For text i use Calibri font 12pt but for eqations - in MathType i prefer Euclid. It looks pretty good but i would like to ask you, if it is a problem that fonts for texts and...
  20. CivilSigma

    Can an M.Eng (non-thesis) degree lead to a PhD in structural engineering?

    Hello, In general, if you want to do a phD. you require a MASc., at least here in Canada. However, because I am eager and really wanting to start my career in structural engineering, I want to pursue M.Eng (a 1 year professional degree, no thesis). My question is, in your experience, has...
  21. I

    Admissions Is My Trivial Thesis a Barrier to Pursuing a Doctorate in the U.S.?

    Hi, This is my first post and by no means a simple question, I believe. But all advice is appreciated. In particular, if there are university teachers/professors that are willing to give their opinion, I’d be very grateful. So thank you in advance. Here’s a little background regarding my...
  22. diegzumillo

    Acknowledging Online Help in Thesis Writing

    Hey all So I'm writing my acknowledgments in the thesis and after the obvious recognition shout outs, advisers, colleagues, collaborators, grants, family, I feel like I should at least mention the faceless internet help. I'm not talking about wikipedia, but discussion forums like this one or...
  23. S

    Thesis like a scientific article

    Hi all, I am a professor in mechanical engineering and I have several master thesis students and I am facing the problem with the quality of their thesis. Especially, most of the thesis I have to correct are often very long because they are rich in useless information and lack of literature...
  24. G

    Doubts with the MCNP software for my thesis

    Hello, it's a privilege to enter in this forum. My name is Geovanny, I'm from Mexico and I'm a student from the Autonomous Yucatan University. I'm studying in my last semester of Physical Engineering and i have some doubts about de MCNP software. One of those is the next message that VISEDX...
  25. A

    Studying What are Some Potential Topics for a Master's Thesis in General Relativity?

    Hello, I was wondering if somebody could help me by suggesting a concrete topic in GR for my master's dissertation. My background is from Mathematics, but I have followed first year masters program courses in Theoretical Physics, including one on General Relativity based on Schutz's book...
  26. BiGyElLoWhAt

    Other Research Proposal For Senior thesis - GR Solar System Model

    Hi All. On Tuesday I have to present my research proposal for my undergrad research. I intend to model our solar system using general relativity and compare and contrast my results with observations. Attached is my paper that I had to submit to my adviser. He suggested that I talk about some...
  27. K

    Other Undergraduate research or thesis topics in electrical power

    Hi I am an electrical engineering student, would like to do research and or a thesis in electrical power engineering. However, because our university does not offer any courses on this topic, I am left alone to peruse the books and literature and find some topic of interest. do not know if this...
  28. binbagsss

    Studying How hard is it to do original work in a summer dissertation

    ..in a taught masters (UK). My undergrad project was a literature review on general relativity The topic of my project this summer (3 months) will be modified theories of gravity & cosmology. How do you go about doing some original work at this level? - would the first step be to identify a...
  29. J

    I Feynman's Thesis, 3 Principles

    Hi, I've just started studying Feynman's thesis and am in need of some discussion regarding the three principles he put forward on the development of his 'Principle of least action in quantum mechanics'. The three principles are 1) The acceleration of a point charge is due to the sum of its...
  30. BiGyElLoWhAt

    Other Deciding on my senior thesis project

    Hey all, I'm trying to come up with a senior thesis project in the realm of GR. It doesn't have to be new, just new to me. I'm having trouble coming up with ideas (or knowing whether or not they would be good for this). One idea that I just came up with: Numerically solve EFE for the solar...
  31. D

    MHB Building thesis or dissertation using package\style code.

    The code below is the the main thesis style, know as muthesis.sty; It is a style to allow Title, Signatures, Dedication, Table of Contents, Main Matter (Chapter and Sections), Biblio., and approval letter. Edit it to your liking; just make sure all the files are containted within the same...
  32. R

    Testing Does anyone have any up to date info on Thesis inclusions?

    Ideally I would like to simply place any papers I have published straight into my PhD thesis with no adjustment. Then add a couple or more chapters, methodology, conclusions, some overview type discussion etc etc But some of my PhD colleagues seem to think that the system has changed and that...
  33. Borg

    A Stephen Hawking's doctoral thesis is available online

    Stephen Hawking makes his doctoral thesis available online Direct link to the paper: Properties of expanding universes
  34. S

    Convincing thesis students that doing the literature review is important

    hi all, I am a researcher at university and I have several bechelor and master thesis students every year. Very often, I struggle to convince students to carry out a good literature review and from their thesis, I do not get anything I have not seen, because they only read the first google...
  35. G

    Mechanical Engineering Thesis Topic Suggestion

    Hi, I study Applied Mechanics and I'm in the last year of my study. I try to find some interesting topic for my master's thesis that will be at least a little innovative. Topics offered by my university are unfortunately quite usual and "old-fashioned". And I want to do something a little bit...
  36. CivilSigma

    Programs Thesis vs. Non Thesis Masters Degree

    Hello, I always had in mind to complete a masters program with the thesis option in civil engineering. However, I have become skeptical of this option as I am not sure how relevant it will be in terms of design in the "real" world or how the research I will do is ever going to be used by...
  37. Roark

    Testing PhD Thesis - "Novel" vs. "Short Stories"

    My adviser and I have some disagreements about what my thesis should look like. I am a proponent of a single specific theme that encompasses the entire work. He believes in tying many different projects together with a much broader theme. I have been involved in a variety of projects (In order...
  38. ohwilleke

    I Is this thesis a plausible explanation for muon weirdness?

    Background and Motivation In the Standard Model, a muon is simply an electron with a bigger mass. But, measurements of the radius of muonic hydrogen and the muon magnetic dipole moment (muon g-2), show a fairly significant discrepancy between theory an experiment in that respect, at the five...
  39. L

    Thesis Defense Delayed: What Should I Do Now?

    Well, I'm bummed! Masters in Computer Science student here...At the start of this semester, I was about 99% sure I was going to graduate this semester. The thesis/project that I did/am doing is a mobile app including some testing/benchmarks, but I also did a ton of research/lit review...
  40. R

    Other Advice from all who have completed an MS Thesis

    Do you think you can sum up how it is supposed to go? The entire process?
  41. J

    Admissions Masters Thesis vs. Non-Thesis vs. Independent Study

    I am interested in pursuing a masters in electrical engineering at a non-top tier university (UTD). As I understand it, the masters thesis option at most universities is the main priority, as they are job openings that need to be filled. Then the masters non-thesis students are used to fill in...
  42. S

    I Software for Analysis of FITS table/spectra

    Hi guys, I need help, more specifically in a technical issue. I started my thesis with an Astrophysics professor and he gave me a topic of "M dwarf spectra with cyclotron bumps from SDSS". In short, I am given spectra of a number of cylotron bump M-dwarfs (CBMDs) from unusual quasar search from...
  43. CivilSigma

    Programs MEng or MSc. , but both require thesis?

    Hello, I'm looking online at some master programs at different universities in Canada, and some offer MEng and MSc degrees that both require research and a thesis. My question is which is "better" on paper, a MEng or MSc? since in both degrees your going to do research. Thanks!
  44. Sirsh

    Undergraduate Thesis - FEA and Quantum Computers

    Hey everyone, I've started to do research for my undergraduate thesis topic and I would like to use FEA with an application to quantum computers. I'm thinking of something in regards to mechanical vibrations, however I'm open to consider anything given it's possible at the undergraduate level...
  45. Conclaude

    Other Seeking Physics Undergrad Thesis Problem

    Hi, I'm an undergraduate, currently enrolled in a degree program for Physics. Part of the requirements of the program is—you guessed it—a thesis. Now, I'm not really good with experimental physics, and aside from that, the university I'm currently enrolled at doesn't really have much equipment...
  46. Aaron M

    Physics M.S in Physics with thesis vs without

    I am on the last stretch of my B.S in Physics. I have been accepted into graduate school at my university, however they have two M.S programs in physics, one with a thesis and one without. I expect the more traditional route would be the thesis program but I am uncertain of the advantages and...
  47. E

    Studying What are Possible Thesis Topics for Atmospheric Physics?

    Can you suggest possible master thesis topics relating to atmospheric physics? I have a bachelor's degree in physics and I mostly comfortable in numerical and theoretical physics. Since this field is somewhat new to me, I need to have a number of options on what topics to choose from. Thank you...
  48. R

    Other Choice of topic for Masters thesis

    Hi, my supervisor has asked me to decide upon a suitable topic for research work in my thesis-based Masters. I have checked out his recent papers, and I find that I am interested in research topics that he used to work on 6 or 7 years ago, but does not work on anymore. Is it alright to ask him...
  49. DetectiveT

    Studying Seeking for suggestion on thesis selection

    Hello everyone, it's not really a technical issue, I just got into a graduate course, for a master degree, and I have to decide a thesis to work on. This group is quantum related, they do some quantum material research with computer on paper only, no other experimental equipment at all...
  50. J

    Mechanical Engineering Thesis, Mining Industry

    Hi guys, I am entering in my final year of mechanical engineering and as one of my last major assessment items, i am required to complete a thesis. I was wondering if i could get some ideas on a possible topic. I am currently employed as an undergrad mechanical engineer at a engineering firm...
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