Mathematics    

Matrices and Linear Algebra


MATLAB supports many matrix operations that are commonly used in linear algebra, including matrix arithmetic, linear equations, eigenvalues, singular values, and matrix factorizations. MATLAB enables you to work with entire matrices quickly and easily.

This chapter describes basic matrix operations in MATLAB and explains their use in solving problems. It includes:

Function Summary

Summarizes the MATLAB linear algebra functions

Matrices in MATLAB

Explains the use of matrices and basic matrix operations in MATLAB

Solving Linear Equations

Discusses the solution of simultaneous linear equations in MATLAB, including square systems, overdetermined systems, and underdetermined systems

Inverses and Determinants

Explains the use in MATLAB of inverses, determinants, and pseudoinverses in the solution of systems of linear equations

Cholesky, LU, and QR Factorizations

Discusses the solution in MATLAB of systems of linear equations that involve triangular matrices, using Cholesky factorization, Gaussian elimination, and orthogonalization

Matrix Powers and Exponentials

Explains the use of MATLAB notation to obtain various matrix powers and exponentials

Eigenvalues

Explains eigenvalues and describes eigenvalue decomposition in MATLAB

Singular Value Decomposition

Describes singular value decomposition of a rectangular matrix in MATLAB


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