MATLAB is a high-level language and environment for numerical computation visualization and
programming. Using MATLAB you can analyze data develop algorithms and create models and
applications. The language tools and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple
approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming
languages such as C C++ or Java. This book is designed for use as a scientific business
calculator so that you can get numerical solutions to problems involving a wide array of
mathematics using MATLAB. Just look up the function you want in the book and you are ready to
use it in MATLAB or use the book to learn about the enormous range of options that MATLAB
offers. MATLAB Numerical Calculations focuses on MATLAB capabilities to give you numerical
solutions to problems you are likely to encounter in your professional or scholastic life. It
introduces you to the MATLAB language with practical hands-on instructions and results
allowing you to quickly achieve your goals. Starting with a look at basic MATLAB functionality
with integers rational numbers and real and complex numbers and MATLAB's relationship with
Maple you will learn how to solve equations in MATLAB and how to simplify the results. You
will see how MATLAB incorporates vector matrix and character variables and functions thereof.
MATLAB is a powerful tool used to defined manipulate and simplify complex algebraic
expressions. With MATLAB you can also work with ease in matrix algebra making use of commands
which allow you to find eigenvalues eigenvectors determinants norms and various matrix
decompositions among many other features. Lastly you will see how you can write scripts and
use MATLAB to explore numerical analysis finding approximations of integrals derivatives and
numerical solutions of differential equations.
