Getting Started with MATLAB 7

Familiarizing users with MATLAB, this book discusses different features and applications in MATLAB 7. It covers elementary, advanced, and special functions and includes numerous examples and problems. It supplements various courses that use MATLAB, but can also be used as a stand-alone tutorial and reference.

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The features of this title include: familiarizes users with MATLAB in just a few hours though self-guided lessons; discusses new features and applications in MATLAB 7; covers elementary, advanced, and special functions; includes numerous new examples and problems; supplements any course that uses MATLAB; and works as a stand-alone tutorial and reference. MATLAB, a software package for high-performance numerical computation and visualization, is one of the most widely used tools in engineering field today. Its broad appeal lies in its interactive environment with hundreds of built-in functions for technical computation, graphics, and animation. In addition, it provides easy extensibility with its own high-level programming language. Enhanced by fun and appealing illustrations, "Getting Started with MATLAB 7: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers" employs a casual, accessible writing style that shows users how to enjoy using MATLAB.