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The files below include a set of LaTeX class files for Bucknell University theses, and examples of how to use them. Theses classes are based on simple modifications to the standard LaTeX book class. (The class for undergraduate honors proposals is based on the standard article class.) The goal is a single class that will automatically generate the title page, text formatting, pagination, etc., called for by the Bucknell Honors Program. (For proposals, see, Proposal Preparation Guidelines , for undergraduate honors theses see, Thesis Preparation Instructions (I know this link is broken, but I can't find a replacement, ML, 8/30/2016), and for Masters Theses, see Thesis Formatting Instructions . or for Masters Degrees. As of May 2017 there are separate class files for the Honors Program and Engineering Masters Theses. The longer term goal is to produce a single class file with options, and load it in the standard TeX path on the Bucknell Linux network.

This LaTeX class was used for the first time by students in April 2005, and most recently in Spring 2017. The examples below are written assuming that graphics files are in the PDF format, and that the document will be compiled with pdflatex . This is not essential. The same class file can be used with latex and EPS files. I expect to modify the class file based on the experience of users. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions for improvement to Marty Ligare ( [email protected] ).

Undergraduate Honors Program

• buthesis.cls - This is the class file for an Undergraduate Honors Thesis. It must be in the working directory or in the users TeX path.

BibTex users should use the following files:

• sample_bt.tex - This is a sample tex file that uses bibtex to get the references from a .bib database.
• thesis_num.bst - A .bst file that formats the references pulled from the database much like a Physical Review paper. For other formats it's easy to make alternate .bst files, or you can use standard .bst files. (Contact Marty Ligare for help.)
• samplebib.bib - Simple .bib file.
• speaker.pdf - A PDF figure that is used in sample_bt.tex . (There is nothing special about this file; use any PDF figure.)
• sample.pdf - The output produced from sample.tex and the buthesis class.

Files for those inputting references "by hand":

• sample.tex - This is a sample tex file that has the bibliography put in "by hand," i.e., with a section that starts \begin{thebibliogrpaphy} and individual references entered as \bibitem 's.
• speaker.pdf - A PDF figure that is used in sample.tex . (There is nothing special about this file; use any PDF figure.)
• sample.pdf - The output produced from sample.tex . and the buthesis class.

Files for Proposals:

• buthesis_p.cls - This is the class file for proposals. It must be in the working directory or in the users TeX path.
• sample_p.tex - This is a sample tex file for a proposal for the Undergraduate Honors Program
• sample_p.pdf - The output produced from sample_p.tex and the buthesis_p class.

Engineering Masters Theses

• buthesis_masters.cls - This is the class file for Masters Degree in Engineering. It must be in the working directory or in the users TeX path. This assumes that you are creating the bibliography using BibTeX.
• sample_masters.tex - This is a sample tex file for a proposal for the Undergraduate Honors Program
• sample_masters.pdf - The output produced from sample_masters.tex and the buthesis_masters class.
• Put the appropriate class file in your working directory. (I'll get this in the standard TeX path on the Linux network once I'm more confident that it's robust.)
• Make the first line of your thesis either \documentclass[numbib]{buthesis} or \documentclass{buthesis} The first gives numerical citations, i.e. [1]; the second gives author-year citations, i.e., [Ligare, 2005]. (If you want author-year, it's probably best to use \citep instead of \cite to enclose the citation in parentheses.)
• Make sure you have uncommented the appropriate graphics package. I use graphicx but I know some of you may use graphics which has a slightly different command syntax for \includegraphics .
• See the attached file sample.tex for other things. You enter the author, title, advisor, abstract, acknowledgments, etc., in the appropriate curly braces, and then the \maketitle command makes the right kind of title page. Note: Don't use the standard \title command; use \butitle{} instead.

Thesis Templates

We have had many requests for thesis formats already set up in TeX. None of the files are guaranteed, but they have worked successfully for previous graduates. The Graduate College changes thesis formatting requirements from time to time ; as far as we know, these files conform to Fall 2009 requirements. However, be sure to consult the current version of the Graduate College Handbook .

The 2009 version of the template was prepared by a student who is himself in the process of writing his phd thesis and graduating. This template has thus not been validated in any way by the graduate college. There is still no indication that a thesis prepared with this template has been received and accepted by the graduate college. The student who wrote this package can make no guarantee that this template will comply to the current rules of the graduate college. This student is also busy, so support may be hit or miss until he graduates.

The 2007 version of the template was prepared by Tim Head, based on prior templates by Peter Czoschke and David Hull.

uiucthesis is a LaTeX package for formatting theses in the format required by the University of Illinois, effective Fall 2007.

A class file and a style file are provided. Both provide identical functionality, except that the class file loads the "book" class with the [oneside] option.

While we are happy to answer questions about this (or any Physics) page and to assist our visitors, we cannot provide any kind of meaningful help with specific TeX questions. An excellent resource for LaTeX users may be found at http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/LaTeX .

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latex uiucthesis.ins <== Produces uiucthesis.cls, uiucthesis.sty and thesis-ex.tex latex uiucthesis.dtx <== Produces uiucthesis.dvi (documentation) latex uiucthesis.dtx <== One more time, to fix cross-references

You can do the last two steps on thesis-ex.tex as well to generate the example file (DVI).

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This package requires the setspace package.

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Dear soon-to-to-be Physics PhD,

If you reading this file, you are getting ready to graduate and move on to the next stage of your life.

This folder contains LaTex thesis templates modified to fullfil the GT thesis format. The intended users are those who are already somewhat familiar with LaTex. We hope you will find this template useful.

If you are an MS Windows user, a free compiler "MikTex" is available on  http://www.miktex.org .

A useful Windows text editor "WinEdt" (shareware, not freeware) is available on  http://www.winedt.com .

The text file "GT graduation FAQ.txt," contains the answers to frequency asked questions. Please take a look at this first.

The pdf document, "lshort.pdf," is the "Not So Short Introduction to LaTex 2e."

The text file "GT Thesis Template FAQ.txt" contains a list of LaTex tricks and modifications for "gatech-thesis.cls" in order to fullfil the GT thesis format requirements. We have implemented these modifications for you and the modified .cls file is saved as "gatech-thesis-physics.cls".

The file "msc_sty.bst" is the bibliography style file, which is modified to conform with the citation format of Physical Review Letters.

The folder "gatech-thesis-physics" contains a "toy'' PhD thesis as an example. Inside this folder, the main control tex file is "thesis.tex". As practice, just compile this file again. If the compilation is successful, you are qualified to use this template and you may start to fill-in your thesis in this format.

Enjoy your thesis writing, and good luck!

Jiang Xiao (PhD 2006) Ming-Shien Chang (PhD 2006) Andrew Zangwill (Graduate Coordinator)

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Using LaTeX for Your Graduate Thesis

LaTeX is a powerful typesetting language and is a great way to prepare your graduate thesis and other high quality scientific documents. There is a steep learning curve but once you master LaTeX you will probably never go back to word processing.

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Many students choose to write their senior thesis, captsone report, masters thesis, or PhD dissertation in LaTeX. To facilitate this we have created a document class (BYUPhys.cls) that encapsulates the basic format of a thesis and a template document that demonstrates how to use this class. The class has options for producing a senior, honors, or masters thesis as well as a PhD dissertation. To test it out, create a new folder and unzip the following files into the folder

• Zip file with thesis template and document class

The file 'template.tex' has quite a few comments to help you understand how it works. If you compile 'template.tex' using pdflatex, you should get the following output:

• PDF of the template

For longer documents, it is often nice to split the document into several files using the \include command. The following example shows you how to do this, and also illustrates the use of a bibliography management tool called BibTex.

• Zip file of an example of a longer thesis

Learning LaTeX

There are some excellent tutorials available for learning LaTeX, so we won't try to recreate one here. You might start with one of the documents listed at  //www.latex-project.org/guides/ , or you can do a web search for "latex tutorial" and you will find many excellent introductory documents. Take the time to read an online tutorial about LaTeX. If you get stuck, ask around for help. There are a number of students and professors that are familiar with LaTeX and can help you with the basics.

If you have questions about getting the template to run correctly or think you have found a bug, you can email Michael Ware about the problem.

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Formatting and structure

The Cornell Graduate School has become increasingly flexible about the formatting of theses and dissertations.  There now are only seven core requirements . For the structure of theses and dissertations here is a list of required and recommended sections .

Latex template

Among the available thesis and dissertation templates provided by the Graduate School is also a LaTeX template (ZIP archive). This template has been uploaded to Overleaf and placed in the Cornell template directory . This template contains a small fix to avoid an error message about \ifpdf .

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The original LaTeX thesis template files were developed by Dorothea (Dottie) F. Brosius in 2004 as a result of several requests from graduate students in the Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics writing their dissertations.   The template currently in use was updated by D. Brosius on September 20, 2023. Although the sample documents were based on parts of the thesis of Bhaskar Khubchandani, who received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park in the Spring of 2004, the template has been updated and follows " The University of Maryland Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Style Guide, 2021 Edition " (pdf).   In addition, the Table of Contents, the List of Figures, the List of Tables, and the Bibliography are now single-spaced; the main text is double-spaced.

All of the files needed for your dissertation can be found in LatexThesisFiles_2023.7z or LatexThesisFiles_2023.zip , both were revised to adhere to the ETD Style Guide, 2021 Edition.    All of the files should be placed in the folder with your thesis files. Thesis.cls should not be changed.

The mainthesis files use the hyperref package which links items in your Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables to corresponding sections in your thesis.   The links will show in blue when you save your thesis as a pdf file.   The Table of Contents has been updated at the request of the Graduate School to show Chapter 1: Name of Chapter.   I use Miktex and typeset my document using pdflatex, bib, pdflatex, pdflatex.   My figures are usually pdf files; if you use eps files, add \usepackage{epstopdf} to your preamble.

The mainthesis files should not be changed unless you include tables in your thesis, in which case you should delete the % sign on the listoftables line and the newpage line.  Chapter 1 has several tips for inserting tables, longtables, figures, theorems, landscape material, displayed equations (including arrays), enumerated lists, and adding your bibliography (using bibtex and natbib).

Insert your own text and figures in the following files: abstract.tex, titlepage.tex, copyright.tex, preface.tex, acknowledgements.tex, dedication.tex, foreword.tex, chapter1.tex, chapter2.tex, etc., appendix.tex, and bibliography.tex. I have included Bhaskar's .eps files from Chapter 2. If you latexpdf the files as they are, you can see exactly how a thesis using this template will look. The information in Chapter 2 and the Appendix is identical; I simply copied the text to show the difference between the numbering in a chapter and an appendix.

Please note that you must Latex your mainthesis file twice to ensure the references will be properly shown in the dvi file. The dvi file must be changed to a pdf file before it can be submitted to the Graduate School.

I hope these files will be useful to you and save you valuable time. If you need additional assistance or if this information is unclear, please contact Dottie Brosius at dbrosius at umd.edu or 301-405-4955. Please email [email protected] if you are using the LaTeX template (for my records) and also if you have any problems when submitting your thesis to the Graduate School (margins, indentations, etc.) so adjustments can be made to the template.

A Latex resource, recommended by Dr. Nicholas Mecholsky, Ph.D., 2010, is " The Not So Short Introduction to LaTex 2ε " (pdf), by Tobias Oetiker, et al.

Using Bibtex

Using Bibtex with LaTeX documents is not difficult. The bulk of the work is organizing your Bibtex file, which is a database compiled by you of the articles, books, etc. which you use in the bibliographies or reference sections of your publications. The file BibtexSamples.tex contains examples of information needed for the different types of references you may wish to use (e.g., articles in refereed journals, books, unpublished articles, conference proceedings).

Please read the file " Bibtex Instructions ". The first two pages explain how to set up and run Bibtex; the remaining pages were taken from a published article and show how the references were cited in the .tex file. 

Using NatBib

Another option of citing references in the bibliography is using Natbib instead of Bibtex. You must still create a bibtex file, as noted above. The command "\cite" cannot be used with natbib; instead "\citet" and "\citep" must be used. "\citet" is used to show references in the text (e.g., Eq.\ 8 in Reiser,1996 shows ...); "\citep" is used in the parenthetical (e.g., Eq.\ 8 (Reiser, 1996) shows ...).

Add the following to the preamble of your mainthesis.tex file -- \usepackage[option]{natbib}.    I used "\usepackage[sort,square,numbers]{natbib}" in the template.  A list of options to be used with Natbib can be found at http://merkel.zoneo.net/Latex/natbib.php .

At the bottom of the mainthesis.tex file add: \bibliography{name of your bibtex file} \bibliographystyle{plainnat, abbrnat, or unsrtnat} (I use unsrtnat)

I use Miktex and typeset my document using pdflatex, bib, pdflatex, pdflatex.

APS Physical Review Style and Notation Guide

The following style guide may be downloaded from The American Physical Society: Physical Review Style and Notation Guide (pdf), published by The American Physical Society, compiled and edited by Anne Waldron, Peggy Judd, and Valerie Miller, February 1993. It may be old, but it is very useful.

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Requirements on the Electronically Submitted Thesis

There are only very few requirements on the format of the electronically submitted thesis.

As a matter of course you need to make sure that the supervisor and reviewers grading your thesis can actually view, read, and print the PDF file. Hence you should embed fonts and not use encryption. The first page of the PDF file (cover page) needs to contain the title of the thesis and the author.

The confirmation accroding to §18 (9) APSO, that the thesis represents your own work and that no other sources and/or resources than those listed were used, is included in the submission form generated by the Dean's Office or the submission letter generated by this system, when uploading the PDF. If you are using a template from various sources, you may remove similar confirmations included therein.

Title of the Thesis

The title in English language should conform to guidelines for the use of English in thesis titles . Entering your thesis’ title in the database you may use Unicode (see next section "Hints on entering special characters").

Hints on entering special characters

If possible use Unicode in your thesis’ title. You may copy and paste the characters from the tables below (first column). Alternatively you may use a keyboard shortcut to enter the Hex-Code directly (in Windows: keep Alt key pressed while hitting Plus key followed by the hexadecimal Unicode and then release the Alt key).

Only if the title contains mathematical formulae so complex that the Unicode characters are insufficient you may use LaTeX. Include the LaTeX code within the math environment enclosed by \( and \) .

The HTML representation is only for reference and can not be used in the title of a thesis.

Greek letters

Superscripts and subscripts, arrows and mathematical symbols, further characters.

In general you may use all Unicode characters available in Arial. Avoid non-standard whitespace, line breaks, and ligatures. Give umlauts in precomposed form and not decomposed using U+0308. For characters not listed here see List of Unicode blocks in Wikipedia or Unicode Consortium .

General remarks on the PDF file

If possible fill in the metadata fields of the PDF for author ("lastname, firstname") and title (the title as given in the database possibly followed by its translation separated by " / ") correctly. The upload form checks this and displays the metadata.

A suggestion for a LaTeX template for theses is available at the homepage of Philipp H. v. Loewenfeld. The TUM corporate design contains templates for final theses (in German) as well.

Should the PDF file become very large due to included high-resolution graphics it might be useful to optimize the file using Adobe Acrobat or Ghostscript (e. g. via gs -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -sDEVICE=pdfwrite -dCompatibilityLevel=1.4 -dPDFSETTINGS=/prepress -sOutputFile=output.pdf input.pdf ).

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Published october 5, 2023 in general, the best latex templates for physics note taking, by scholarly, introduction.

Physics note taking is an essential part of every student's academic journey. With the complexity and depth of the subject matter, organizing and presenting notes effectively is crucial for comprehension and revision. LaTeX, a widely used typesetting system, offers an incredible range of customizable templates that can revolutionize the way physics notes are created and managed. In this article, we will explore the best LaTeX templates specifically designed for physics note taking.

In the past, students relied on pen and paper to take physics notes. While this traditional method served its purpose, it lacked the flexibility and organization offered by digital solutions.

Current State

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Future State

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The significance of using LaTeX templates for physics note taking cannot be overstated. With their numerous advantages, these templates offer a transformative approach to organizing and presenting complex scientific concepts. By utilizing LaTeX, students can elevate their understanding of physics and streamline their studying process.

Best Practices

Choose a template that aligns with your formatting preferences and note-taking style. Experiment with different templates to find the one that suits you best.

Utilize LaTeX's mathematical typesetting capabilities to create clear and concise mathematical equations. Take advantage of packages such as amsmath and physics to simplify equation notation.

Incorporate diagrams and figures into your notes using LaTeX's graphic inclusion features. This enables visual representation of concepts, enhancing comprehension.

Make use of labels and cross-referencing within your notes. LaTeX allows you to easily reference equations, figures, and sections, enabling efficient navigation and review of content.

Regularly update and maintain your note templates. As new concepts are introduced in physics, modify your templates to accommodate them, ensuring that your notes remain comprehensive and up to date.

Pros and Cons

Professional appearance: LaTeX templates lend a polished and professional look to physics notes, making them visually appealing and impressive.

Compatibility with mathematical equations: LaTeX's mathematical typesetting capabilities make it ideal for effectively presenting complex physics equations.

Customizability: LaTeX templates offer extensive customization options, allowing students to tailor their notes according to their preference.

Visual clarity: The typesetting features of LaTeX ensure that physics notes are presented in a visually clear and organized manner, enhancing readability.

Collaboration: LaTeX templates promote collaboration among students, facilitating shared note-taking and knowledge exchange.

Learning curve: LaTeX has a steeper learning curve compared to traditional note-taking methods. Students may need to invest time in familiarizing themselves with the system.

Time-consuming: Customizing LaTeX templates and formatting equations can be time-consuming, especially for those new to the system.

Limited offline accessibility: While there are offline LaTeX editors available, utilizing LaTeX templates for physics note-taking may require internet access.

Lack of WYSIWYG editing: LaTeX operates on a markup language, which means students cannot see the final appearance of their notes in real-time while editing.

Compatibility issues: Collaborating with students who do not use LaTeX may pose compatibility challenges when sharing and editing notes.

While there are numerous LaTeX templates available for physics note taking, a few stand out for their popularity and comprehensive features. Here are some notable templates:

PhysicsNotes : This template offers a clean and minimalist design, making it easy to read and navigate through physics notes. It includes sections for key equations, figures, and detailed explanations.

PhysicsLabReport : Designed specifically for recording lab experiments in physics, this template provides sections for hypothesis, equipment setup, data analysis, and conclusions. It also supports the inclusion of charts and graphs.

TheoreticalPhysics : This template focuses on theoretical physics topics and includes dedicated sections for mathematical derivations, proofs, and key concepts. It is ideal for in-depth exploration of theoretical physics.

QuantumMechanics : Tailored for quantum mechanics, this template offers sections for fundamental quantum principles, wave functions, and quantum operators. It simplifies the process of organizing complex quantum physics topics.

• Choose a LaTeX template that aligns with your specific physics note-taking requirements.
• Install a LaTeX distribution such as MiKTeX or TeX Live on your computer.
• Familiarize yourself with the basics of LaTeX syntax and markup language.
• Open the chosen template in your preferred LaTeX editor.
• Customize the template according to your preferences, such as font style, section headings, and placeholder text.
• Begin organizing and structuring your physics notes within the template, using LaTeX's mathematical notation and graphic inclusion features as required.
• Regularly save and update your notes to ensure data integrity.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize physics note taking by enhancing its efficiency and functionality. Here are some areas where AI can make a significant impact:

AI Applications

Intelligent organization suggestions: AI algorithms can analyze the content of physics notes and provide suggestions for better organization and structure.

Automated equation formatting: AI can identify mathematical equations within notes and automatically format them, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Knowledge extraction: AI techniques such as natural language processing can extract key concepts and relationships from physics notes, creating a knowledge graph for efficient referencing.

AI Benefits

Streamlined note-taking process: AI-powered tools can automate repetitive tasks, allowing students to focus on understanding and synthesizing physics concepts.

Enhanced comprehension: AI algorithms can analyze note content and provide personalized recommendations for further study materials, aiding in deeper understanding.

AI Challenges

Training AI models: Developing AI models capable of understanding and processing complex physics notation and terminology poses a challenge due to the intricacies of the subject matter.

Integration with existing tools: Integrating AI into existing note-taking tools may require significant development and compatibility considerations.

Potential Online Apps

Overleaf: Overleaf is an online LaTeX editor that provides a collaborative platform for creating and managing LaTeX documents. It offers a vast library of templates, including those specifically designed for physics note taking.

Authorea: Authorea is an online writing platform that supports LaTeX-based note taking. It offers real-time collaboration, version control, and a convenient interface for organizing and editing physics notes.

ShareLaTeX: ShareLaTeX is another online LaTeX editor that allows students to create, edit, and share physics notes. It offers a user-friendly interface and supports simultaneous collaboration.

LaTeX Base: LaTeX Base provides an intuitive online LaTeX editor for physics note taking. It offers a template gallery and a variety of customization options for a personalized note-taking experience.

Scholarly ( https://scholarly.so ): Scholarly is an AI-powered study platform that offers LaTeX-based note taking, flashcard creation, and study assistance. It integrates seamlessly with other tools and provides advanced features for efficient physics note organization.

LaTeX templates offer a game-changing approach to physics note taking, providing students with unparalleled customization, readability, and organization. By leveraging the power of LaTeX, students can optimize their studying process and enhance their understanding of complex physics concepts. With the potential integration of artificial intelligence, the future of physics note taking holds even more exciting possibilities. Explore the range of LaTeX templates available, experiment, and discover the perfect template that revolutionizes your physics note taking experience.

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HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE(updated by Caleb Miller, [email protected] )

Orginal document distributed by University of Victoria Library, http://libguides.uvic.ca/uvicspace/etds/latextemplate

(1) "ThesisMain.tex" is the base tex file for the project

(2) Set Masters Thesis, or PhD dissertation on line 40 of main file

(3) The generated pdf contains useful knowledge on how to do basic latex as well as thesis structure

(4) I added a lot of custom packages and commands, take a look through macros/use_packages for how to use these

(5) macros/astro is astro specific commands and shortcuts

(6) If you discover a package is inferior or redundant let me know, also if you feel something else could be added let me know

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Your thesis or dissertation is often the most important single piece of work you’ll produce as a student (whether it be your final year undergraduate research project or your complete Masters / PhD thesis). These templates, many provided by the university themselves as official layout guidelines, include sections for you to add all the relevant author information (your university, department, supervisor, year, etc) along with placeholder chapters for your introduction, background, method, results, conclusion / discussion, references and appendices.

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