A comprehensive guide to the latest version MATLAB
Providing you with concise coverage on the essential topics of numerical methods, this new edition presents the latest version of the MATLAB software and focuses on the use of anonymous functions instead of inline functions, along with the uses of subfunctions and nested functions.
The author has added a new chapter on the subject of Eignvalues and Eigenvectors as well as on FFT. Plus, the number of end of chapter problems has been increased and revised, encouraging you to test your understanding of the material while also reinforcing key concepts.
- Includes a comprehensive update of the MATLAB coverage to present the latest version of the software
- Focuses on the use of anonymous functions instead of inline functions along with the uses of subfunctions and nested functions
- Features a new chapter on Eignvalues, Eigenvectors, and FFT
- Increases and revises the end of chapter problems to make the material more relevant
- Offers more applications from all branches of engineering
With this book, you'll have a reliable source on all the essential topics of numerical methods.
A clear and concise guide to numerical methods and their application Mastering numerical methods has never been easier than with Gilat/Subramaniam’s Numerical Methods For Engineers and Scientists: An Introduction with Applications Using MATLAB. Uniquely accessible and concise, this book takes an innovative approach that integrates the study of numerical methods with hands-on programming practice using the popular MATLAB environment to solve realistic problems in engineering and science.
Ideal for both students and professionals who would like to become more adept at numerical methods, Numerical Methods For Engineers and Scientists familiarizes you with:
- The mathematical background and fundamentals of numerical methods
- Solving nonlinear equations
- Solving a system of linear equations
- Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
- Function approximation, curve fitting, and interpolation
- Differentiation
- Integration
- First-order and higher-order ODEs
- Initial and boundary value problems
Using MATLAB’s built-in functions as tools for solving problems, you will practice applying numerical methods for analysis of real-world problems. All the information is presented in manageable, step-by-step fashion, supported by a large number of annotated examples and end-of-chapter problems.
Lucid, carefully structured, and flexibly designed to fulfill a wide range of academic and practical needs, this book will help you develop the skills in numerical methods that will serve you well as a practicing engineer.