MATLAB For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started With MATLAB
	Chapter 1 Introducing MATLAB and Its Many Uses
		Putting MATLAB in Its Place
			Understanding how MATLAB relates to a Turing machine
			Using MATLAB as more than a calculator
			Determining why you need MATLAB
		Discovering Who Uses MATLAB for Real-World Tasks
		Knowing How to Get the Most from MATLAB
			Getting the basic computer skills
			Defining the math requirements
			Applying what you know about other procedural languages
			Understanding how this book will help you
		Getting Over the Learning Curve
	Chapter 2 Starting Your Copy of MATLAB
		Installing MATLAB
			Discovering which platforms MATLAB supports
			Getting your copy of MATLAB
			Performing the installation
			Activating the product
		Meeting the MATLAB Interface
			Starting MATLAB for the first time
			Considering the default Toolstrip tabs
			Working with the Quick Access toolbar (QAT)
			Employing the Command Window
			Getting additional help with MATLAB
			Using the Current Folder toolbar
			Viewing the Current Folder window
			Changing the MATLAB layout
	Chapter 3 Interacting with MATLAB
		Using MATLAB as a Calculator
			Entering information at the prompt
			Entering a formula
			Copying and pasting formulas
			Changing the Command Window formatting
			Suppressing Command Window output
		Understanding the MATLAB Math Syntax
			Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
			Working with exponents
		Organizing Your Storage Locker
			Using ans — the default storage locker
			Creating your own storage lockers
		Operating MATLAB as More Than a Calculator
			Learning the truth
			Using the built-in functions
			Accessing the function browser
		Recovering from Mistakes
			Understanding the MATLAB error messages
			Stopping MATLAB when it hangs
	Chapter 4 Starting, Storing, and Saving MATLAB Files
		Examining MATLAB’s File Structure
			Understanding the MATLAB files and what they do
			Exploring folders with the GUI
			Exploring folders with commands
			Working with files in MATLAB
		Accessing and Sharing MATLAB Files
			Opening
			Exporting
			Importing
		Saving Your Work
			Saving variables with the GUI
			Saving variables using commands
			Saving commands with the GUI
			Saving commands using commands
			Using online storage
Part 2 Manipulating and Plotting Data in MATLAB
	Chapter 5 Embracing Vectors, Matrices, and Higher Dimensions
		Working with Vectors and Matrices
			Understanding MATLAB’s perspective of linear algebra
			Entering data
		Adding and Subtracting
		Understanding the Many Ways to Multiply and Divide
			Performing scalar multiplication and division
			Employing matrix multiplication
			Dividing two vectors
			Effecting matrix division
			Creating powers of matrices
			Using complex numbers
			Working with exponents
		Working with Higher Dimensions
			Creating a multidimensional matrix
			Accessing a multidimensional matrix
			Replacing individual elements
			Replacing a range of elements
			Modifying the matrix size
			Using cell arrays and structures
		Using the Matrix Helps
	Chapter 6 Understanding Plotting Basics
		Considering Plots
			Understanding what you can do with plots
			Comparing MATLAB plots to spreadsheet graphs
			Creating a plot using commands
			Creating a plot using the Workspace window
			Creating a plot using the Plots tab options
		Using the Plot Function
			Working with line color, markers, and line style
			Creating multiple plots in a single command
		Modifying Any Plot
			Making simple changes
			Adding to a plot
			Deleting a plot
			Working with subplots
		Plotting with 2D Information
	Chapter 7 Using Advanced Plotting Features
		Plotting with 3D Information
			Using the bar() function to obtain a flat 3D plot
			Using bar3() to obtain a dimensional 3D plot
			Using barh() and more
		Enhancing Your Plots
			Getting an axes handle
			Modifying axes labels
			Adding a title
			Rotating label text
			Employing annotations
			Printing your plot
		Using the Plot Extras
			Creating axes dates using datetick()
			Creating plots with colorbar()
			Interacting with daspect
			Interacting with pbaspect
Part 3 Streamlining MATLAB
	Chapter 8 Automating Your Work
		Understanding What Scripts Do
			Creating less work for yourself
			Defining when to use a script
		Creating a Script
			Writing your first script
			Using commands for user input
			Copying and pasting into a script
			Converting the Command History into a script
			Continuing long strings
			Adding comments to your script
		Revising Scripts
		Calling Scripts
		Improving Script Performance
		Analyzing Scripts for Errors
		Using the MATLAB Profiler to Improve Performance
	Chapter 9 Expanding MATLAB’s Power with Functions
		Working with Built-in Functions
			Learning about built-in functions
			Sending data in and getting data out
		Creating a Function
			Understanding script and function differences
			Understanding built-in function and custom function differences
			Writing your first function
			Using the new function
			Passing data in
			Passing data out
			Creating and using global variables
			Using subfunctions
			Nesting functions
		Using Other Types of Functions
			Inline functions
			Anonymous functions
	Chapter 10 Adding Structure to Your Scripts
		Making Decisions
			Using the if statement
			Using the switch statement
			Understanding the switch difference
			Deciding between if and switch
		Creating Recursive Functions
		Performing Tasks Repetitively
			Using the for statement
			Using the while statement
			Starting a new loop iteration using continue
			Ending processing using break
			Ending processing using return
			Determining which loop to use
		Creating Menus
	Chapter 11 Working with Live Scripts
		Comparing a Live Script to a Regular Script
		Working with the Live Editor
			Opening the Live Editor
			Working with the Output pane
			Adding formatted text
			Using plots within the coded area
			Incorporating graphics
			Incorporating controls
		Running Live Script Sections
		Diagnosing Coding Errors
	Chapter 12 Working with Live Functions
		Comparing a Live Function to a Regular Function
		Understanding Live Function Flexibility Differences
			Creating a Live Function
			Running a Live Function
			Refactoring a Live Function
			Using the specialized coding buttons
			Going to a specific function
		Converting a Function to a Live Function
		Sharing Live Functions and Live Scripts
			Using an interactive document
			Employing a full screen presentation
			Working with plain text
			Creating a static document
		Performing Comparisons and Merges
			Comparing Live Functions and Live Scripts
			Merging Live Functions and Live Scripts
	Chapter 13 Designing and Using Classes
		A Brief Overview of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
			Defining an object
			Considering how properties define an object
			Using methods to interact with an object
			Listening to an object using events
			Understanding the need for privacy
		Understanding OOP in MATLAB
			Comparing MATLAB OOP to other languages
			Uses of classes and objects in MATLAB
			Performing tasks with objects in MATLAB
		Creating a Basic MATLAB Class
			Starting the class
			Adding properties
			Specifying methods
	Chapter 14 Creating MATLAB Apps
		Working with the App Designer
			Understanding apps
			Getting apps
			Starting the App Designer
		Defining an Interface
			Understanding the various components
			Changing the component properties
		Making the Interface Functional
			Working with Code View
			Creating a callback function
		Running the App
		Packaging Your App
	Chapter 15 Building Projects
		Considering the Need for Projects
		Creating a New Project
			Choosing a project type
			Using the Project editor
		Understanding the Project Dependencies
		Running Required Checks
			Checking project integrity
			Looking for potential updates
Part 4 Employing Advanced MATLAB Techniques
	Chapter 16 Importing and Exporting Data
		Importing Data
			Avoiding older import/export function calls
			Performing import basics
			Importing mixed strings and numbers
			Importing selected rows or columns
		Exporting Data
			Performing export basics
			Exporting scripts and functions
		Working with Images
			Exporting images
			Importing images
	Chapter 17 Printing and Publishing Your Work
		Using Commands to Format Text
			Modifying font appearance
			Using special characters
			Adding math symbols
		Publishing Your MATLAB Data
			Performing advanced script and function publishing tasks
			Saving your figures to disk
		Printing Your Work
			Configuring the output page
			Printing the data
	Chapter 18 Recovering from Mistakes
		Working with Error Messages
			Responding to error messages
			Understanding the MException class
			Creating error and warning messages
			Setting warning message modes
		Understanding Quick Alerts
		Relying on Common Fixes for MATLAB’s Error Messages
		Making Your Own Error Messages
			Developing the custom error message
			Creating useful error messages
		Using Good Coding Practices
Part 5 Specific MATLAB Applications
	Chapter 19 Solving Equations and Finding Roots
		Working with the Symbolic Math Toolbox
			Obtaining your copy of the Symbolic Math Toolbox
			Installing the Symbolic Math Toolbox
			Working with the GUI
			Typing a simple command in the Command Window
		Performing Algebraic Tasks
			Differentiating between numeric and symbolic algebra
			Solving quadratic equations
			Working with cubic and other nonlinear equations
			Understanding interpolation
		Working with Statistics
			Understanding descriptive statistics
			Understanding robust statistics
		Employing the Symbolic Math Toolbox for plotting
	Chapter 20 Performing Analysis
		Using Linear Algebra
			Working with determinants
			Performing reduction
			Using eigenvalues
			Understanding factorization
		Employing Calculus
			Working with differential calculus
			Using integral calculus
			Working with multivariate calculus
		Solving Differential Equations
			Using the numerical approach
			Using the symbolic approach
Part 6 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 21 The Top Ten Uses of MATLAB
		Working with Linear Algebra
		Performing Numerical Analysis
		Designing a Neural Network Simulation
		Getting Involved in Science
		Logging Sensor Data
		Exploring Research
		Creating Light Animations Using Arduino
		Employing Image Processing
		Controlling Industrial Equipment
		Performing Audio Compression Using Wavelets
	Chapter 22 Ten Ways to Make a Living Using MATLAB
		Working with Green Technology
		Creating Speech Recognition Software
		Performing Antenna Analysis and Design
		Getting Disease under Control
		Becoming a Computer Chip Designer
		Working with Robots
		Keeping the Trucks Rolling
		Designing Equipment Used in the Field
		Reducing Risks Using Simulation
		Creating Security Solutions
Appendix A MATLAB Functions
Appendix B MATLAB’s Plotting Routines
Index
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