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Essential MATLAB and Octave
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Widely used by scientists and engineers, MATLAB® and open-source Octave are similar software programmes offering powerful data analysis and visualisation capabilities. Essential MATLAB and Octave provides a clear introduction to both languages using straightforward explanations and examples from mathematics, engineering, finance, and physics. The book covers basic syntax, functions, procedures, platform availability, and key elements for each programming environment.
This self-contained guide requires no prior knowledge, allowing readers to study topics in any order. It includes commands and structures compatible with both MATLAB and Octave, clearly noting when examples apply to only one platform. The text aims to enhance readers' coding skills and the ability to implement computational models across different disciplines.
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Essential MATLAB and Octave is an authoritative introduction for students and professionals in physics, mathematics, statistics, and engineering—or any field requiring numerical problem solving through programming.
The book suits beginners with no prior experience wishing to develop practical skills in these computational tools.
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Learn Two Popular Programming Languages in a Single Volume
Widely used by scientists and engineers, well-established MATLAB® and open-source Octave are similar software programs providing excellent capabilities for data analysis, visualization, and more. Through straightforward explanations and examples from different areas in mathematics, engineering, finance, and physics, Essential MATLAB and Octave explains how MATLAB and Octave are powerful tools applicable to a variety of problems. This text provides an introduction that reveals basic structures and syntax, demonstrates the use of functions and procedures, outlines availability on various platforms, and highlights the most important elements for both programs.
Effectively Implement Models and Prototypes Using Computational Models
This text requires no prior knowledge. Self-contained, it allows the reader to use the material whenever needed rather than follow a particular order. Compatible with both languages, the book material incorporates commands and structures that allow the reader to gain a greater awareness of MATLAB and Octave, write their own code, and implement their scripts and programs within a variety of applicable fields. It is always made clear when particular examples apply only to MATLAB or only to Octave, allowing the book to be used flexibly depending on readers’ requirements.
- Includes brief, simple code that works in both MATLAB and Octave
- Provides exercise sections at the end of each chapter
- Introduces framed examples and discussions with a scientific twist
- Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter
Essential MATLAB and Octave offers an introductory course in MATLAB and Octave programming and is an authoritative resource for students in physics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, and any other subjects that require the use of computers to solve numerical problems.
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"Simply, this is an ideal textbook for those who wish to learn elements of scientific programming but hesitate to make the first step. … skillfully leads the reader from elementary topics to more advanced applications." —Applications of Mathematics, 60, 2015
"This is an excellent book for anyone approaching MATLAB or Octave for the first time. The pleasant language used throughout creates the sensation of having the author by your side.… The examples quickly show how to produce high-quality scientific plots, which is very attractive to students. The margin notes serve as useful virtual bookmarks."
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ISBN: 9781482234633
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 November 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Illustration: 10 Tables, black and white; 24 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 518g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Dr. Jesus Rogel-Salazar is a member of the School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and a visiting researcher at the Department of Physics at Imperial College London, UK. He obtained his doctorate in physics at Imperial College London for work on quantum atom optics and ultra-cold matter. He has held a position as senior lecturer in mathematics as well as a consultant in the financial industry since 2006. His interests include mathematical modelling, data science, and optimization in a wide range of applications including optics, quantum mechanics, data journalism, and finance.
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