Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a student in plotting energy levels of tight-binding electrons in graphene ribbons and Landau Energy Bands of graphite, particularly in the context of a thesis project. The focus is on obtaining and visualizing data from a specific article while dealing with the complexities of data format and plotting techniques.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- A student expresses difficulty in plotting graphics related to energy levels of tight-binding electrons in graphane under a magnetic field.
- Participants inquire about the source and format of the data, suggesting that understanding these details is crucial for providing assistance.
- The student mentions using a specific article as a source, indicating reliance on external data rather than original data collection.
- There is a suggestion that the student could manually input data from the PDF into a program like Excel to facilitate plotting.
- The student emphasizes the urgency of the situation, indicating that the inability to plot the graphics is impacting their thesis completion and future academic plans.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need for clarity regarding the data format and the possibility of manually entering data for plotting. However, the discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific methods or tools that could be used to successfully plot the required graphics.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights limitations related to the format of the data (PDF) and the challenges of extracting usable data for plotting, which may affect the student's ability to complete their thesis.