Designed for the newest version of the popular MATLAB software program, MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, 3/e requires no previous knowledge of computer programming. The first chapter describes basic features of the program and shows how to use it in simple arithmetic operations with scalars. The next two chapters focus on the topic of arrays (the basis of MATLAB), while the remaining text covers a wide range of other applications. Computer screens, tutorials, samples, and homework questions in math, science, and engineering, provide the student with the practical hands-on experience needed for total proficiency.
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Master MATLAB®!
If you want a clear, easy-to-use introduction to MATLAB®, this book is for you! The Third Edition of Amos Gilat’s popular MATLAB®, An Introduction with Applications requires no previous knowledge of MATLAB and computer programming as it helps you understand and apply this incredibly useful and powerful mathematical tool.
Thoroughly updated to match MATLAB®’s newest release, MATLAB® 7.3 (R2007b), the text takes you step by step through MATLAB®’s basic features—from simple arithmetic operations with scalars, to creating and using arrays, to three-dimensional plots and solving differential equations. You’ll appreciate the many features that make it easy to grasp the material and become proficient in using MATLAB®, including:
- Sample and homework problems that help you hands-on practice solving the kinds of problems you’ll encounter in future science and engineering courses
- New coverage of the Workspace Window and the save and load commands, Anonymous Functions, Function Functions, Function Handles, Subfunctions and Nested Functions
- In-depth discussions of script files, 2-D and 3-D plotting, function files, programming (flow control), polynomials, curve fitting, interpolation, and applications in numerical analysis
By showing you not just how MATLAB® works but how to use it with real-world applications in mathematics, science, and engineering, MATLAB®, An Introduction with Applications, Third Edition will turn you into a MATLAB® master faster than you imagined.
About the Author
Amos Gilat, Ph.D., is a Mechanical Engineering Professor at the Ohio State University. Dr. Gilat's research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, FAA, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and various industries.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not all bad, but it does fall short,
This review is from: MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications (Paperback)
Not a bad book per se - if you are an absolute beginner with Matlab.
However, for the asking price, there are some rather glaring deficiencies. Here are the major ones: 1. It doesn't go far enough. After working through the examples, it leaves one not entirely self-sufficient and confident. 2. There are quite a few copy-editing mistakes, particularly in the current edition. 3. Feels too generic. In a nutshell, one can't shake the feeling that this represents a somewhat annotated help file. As the in-built Matlab help is getting better and better all the time, the need for such a generic book becomes questionable. 4. Outdated. This book is 3 releases behind the current version of Matlab - and it shows. Some basic features that were introduced in the more recent releases of Matlab are - naturally - not discussed here. Recommendation: Release a new edition that catches up with the evolution of Matlab, fixes the copyediting mistakes, goes farther and includes more distinctive examples.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never realized it could be this great,
This review is from: MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications (Paperback)
I am a robotics engineering masters student who is REALLY behind on his Matlab knowledge based on the fact that i have a background in biology. (Long story). I just completed my first semester and bought this book in May to learn matlab more thoroughly over the summer. This book is just FANTASTIC. I couldn't ask for more. It is structured logically, the examples are CLEAR and it just makes total sense. I never realized that it would be this readable and excellent. If you are a beginner it can truly be read cover to cover. The problems are interesting and the step by step guides are just what i needed. I initially thought twice about spending the $80 when there were cheaper texts available, but let me tell you from experience, don't bother. I have read some other Matlab texts and they pale in comparison to this one. It is worth every penny. If you have a limited knowledge or are without any knowledge of Matlab GET THIS BOOK. It is great and worth the extra money.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clear and concise for the beginner,
This review is from: MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications (Paperback)
This is the book for you if you are new to MATLAB. The book covers the basic steps of MATLAB and how to apply them to real word engineering or mathematical problems in an interactive environment.
The book is well written and is very easy to use. This is a great book for the beginner, but I would not recommend the book for anyone that has over 6 months of experience.
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command window, sample problem, figure window, plot editor, debugger window, workspace window, one symbolic variable, line specifiers, basic fitting interface, default symbolic variable, fprintf command, ezplot command, several symbolic variables, created symbolic expression, disp command, function definition line, quad command, following script file, use the subs command, color specifiers, imported function, use the solve command, anonymous function, three input arguments, dsolve command Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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