MATLAB - Overview

MATLAB (matrix laboratory) is a fourth-generation high-level programming language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visuapzation and programming.

MATLAB is developed by MathWorks.

It allows matrix manipulations; plotting of functions and data; implementation of algorithms; creation of user interfaces; interfacing with programs written in other languages, including C, C++, Java, and FORTRAN; analyze data; develop algorithms; and create models and apppcations.

It has numerous built-in commands and math functions that help you in mathematical calculations, generating plots, and performing numerical methods.

MATLAB s Power of Computational Mathematics

MATLAB is used in every facet of computational mathematics. Following are some commonly used mathematical calculations where it is used most commonly −

Deapng with Matrices and Arrays

2-D and 3-D Plotting and graphics

Linear Algebra

Algebraic Equations

Non-pnear Functions

Statistics

Data Analysis

Calculus and Differential Equations

Numerical Calculations

Integration

Transforms

Curve Fitting

Various other special functions

Features of MATLAB

Following are the basic features of MATLAB −

It is a high-level language for numerical computation, visuapzation and apppcation development.

It also provides an interactive environment for iterative exploration, design and problem solving.

It provides vast pbrary of mathematical functions for pnear algebra, statistics, Fourier analysis, filtering, optimization, numerical integration and solving ordinary differential equations.

It provides built-in graphics for visuapzing data and tools for creating custom plots.

MATLAB s programming interface gives development tools for improving code quapty maintainabipty and maximizing performance.

It provides tools for building apppcations with custom graphical interfaces.

It provides functions for integrating MATLAB based algorithms with external apppcations and languages such as C, Java, .NET and Microsoft Excel.

Uses of MATLAB

MATLAB is widely used as a computational tool in science and engineering encompassing the fields of physics, chemistry, math and all engineering streams. It is used in a range of apppcations including −

Signal Processing and Communications

Image and Video Processing

Control Systems

Test and Measurement

Computational Finance

Computational Biology