MATLAB

Matlab is a numerical package for carrying out mathematical computations in a quick and simple way. The package contains a large number of routines from the field of numerical linear algebra, for example solving of systems for linear equations, computations of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and solving least-squares problems. Additionally, many other numerical computations can be carried out in Matlab, e.g. numerical computation of integrals, determination of the zeros of a function, and solving initial value problems for systems of ordinary differential equations. Note however that this selection is far from complete it represents only a small part of all possibilities which Matlab has to offer. Futhermore the package has a number of graphic facilities, to visualize the results of the computations in a simple manner.

Matlab can be extended with several so-called toolboxes. These contain extra routines for several fields of application in science and engineering. It is also possible to write your own programs within the Matlab environment, using the already existing routines of Matlab itself. Matlab is extremely suitable to solve problems of moderate dimensions in a quick and reliable way. The package is available both for Windows and UNIX-LINUX systems.

The course is meant as an introduction to Matlab and consists of a theoretical and a practical part.

Documentation The course material in English will be handed out at the beginning of the course.

Language The language of communication can be either Dutch or English, to be decided in mutual agreement with the students

Prerequisite knowledge Standard package Mathematics for university students for first year.

Form Partly theory, partly hand-on experience

Course duration 3 half days

Schedule Date unknown. This course is not yet scheduled.

Maximum number of participants 20