The discussion centers around finding resources for dissertations and theses in the field of Applied Physics to aid in writing a thesis. The original poster seeks sites to review existing work for guidance on presentation and structure. Participants clarify that while copying someone else's thesis is unacceptable, reviewing them for inspiration is permissible. They suggest that universities typically archive previous theses in their libraries, which is a valuable resource. Several online repositories are recommended, including Caltech's ETD, MIT's DSpace, and others, emphasizing the importance of consulting one's own institution's resources for format and requirements. The original poster clarifies their intent to read abstracts and presentation styles rather than copy content.
