CRC Press Essential MATLAB and Octave

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. By means of 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 in 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 phy Review "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. ... [readers] will find themselves on a tour starting from elementary high school mathematics and, due to the author's teaching skill, almost effortlessly ending in the world of differential equations."--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. ... An interesting feature are the examples used to explain the use of functions and operations. ... compared to similar texts on Octave and MATLAB, the author introduces at an early stage how to produce line and surface plots with MATLAB and Octave. It is very attractive to students to be able to quickly produce plots with scientific journal quality. ... The margin notes are great as they can also work as virtual bookmarks when required to come back to the explanation of a MATLAB or Octave command. ... an easy read that will provide the necessary tools to begin working with MATLAB or Octave in a short period of time ... ."--Professor Sabino Chavez-Cerda, INAOE, Mexico, OSA Fellow "This well-written book is a must-have for those people starting to solve numerical problems in MATLAB or Octave. Right from the beginning, the reader will appreciate that the books major goal is to describe the essential aspects of both languages without giving preferential treatment to either of them. Page by page you will find clear explanations describing the way you should use each programming language. The set of homework problems given at the end of each chapter makes the book even more dynamic. Students and experts will warmly welcome Essential MATLAB and Octave into their libraries. I highly recommend it as an excellent reference tool."--Hiram Luna-Munguia, PhD, Research Assistant, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan "Essential MATLAB and Octave is a superb introductory textbook for those interested in learning how to solve scientific, engineeri