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Desmond (mathematics, U. of Strathclyde) and Nicholas (applied mathematics, U. of Manchester) introduce the popular software for matrix computations to new users. They describe MATLAB 6 (but the book can be used with earlier versions), explaining all that most users will ever need to know the most popular features, the Symbolic Math Toolbox, etc. but also they consider more advanced topics for existing users, among them structures and cell arrays, function handles, profiling, vectorization, sparse matrices, and Handle graphics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Matlab is an interactive system for numerical computation that is widely used for teaching and research in industry and academia. It provides a modern programming language and problem solving environment, with powerful data structures, customizable graphics, and easy-to-use editing and debugging tools.This second edition of Matlab Guide completely revises and updates the best-selling first edition and is more than 30% longer. The book remains a lively, concise introduction to the most popular and important features of Matlab 7 and the Symbolic Math Toolbox.Key features of the second edition include: - Aimed at both beginners and more experienced users, including students, researchers, and practitioners.- Gives a hands-on overview of Matlab 7.- Thorough treatment of Matlab mathematics, including the linear algebra and numerical analysis functions and the differential equation solvers.- A new chapter, Case Studies, presents more substantial examples of the use of Matlab in a variety of modern applications.- A new appendix lists the 111 most useful Matlab functions.- Describes Matlab 7, but can also be used with earlier versions.- A Web page for the book at http://www.siam.org/books/ot92 provides example M-files, updates, and links to Matlab resources.
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