Mathematica Graph Plotting for Scientific Papers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the use of Mathematica for plotting graphs intended for scientific papers. Participants explore various options and techniques to enhance the presentation quality of their plots.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants emphasize the importance of readability and informativeness in plots.
  • One participant suggests using Frame and FrameLabel for axis labeling instead of AxesLabel to improve presentation.
  • Another participant notes that the default font size is often too small and recommends increasing it for better visibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of readability and informativeness in plots, but specific methods and preferences for achieving this remain varied.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified particular types of plots or detailed the conditions under which their suggestions apply, leaving some assumptions about plot types and contexts unaddressed.

Who May Find This Useful

Researchers and students looking to improve the quality of their graphical presentations in scientific papers using Mathematica.

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What plot options do you guys use?
Hey guys, so recently I've been trying to use mathematica to plot graphs for my scientific papers, and I've been starting to wonder - what plot options do you guys use?

How do you plot your graphs in mathematica such that they look presentable in a scientific paper?
 
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It depends a lot on the kind of plot. The important things are that the plot most be readable and informative.
 
DrClaude said:
It depends a lot on the kind of plot. The important things are that the plot most be readable and informative.
What options do you use to make a simple line plot look good?
 
I use Frame and FrameLabel, for labeling my axes rather than AxesLabel. I also find that the font size is usually too small by default so I typically increase that.
 

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