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2. Tutorial lessons - Part B

The chapter provides an in-depth introduction to matrices in MATLAB, emphasizing matrix generation, manipulation, and operations. Key topics include entering vectors and matrices, indexing, using the colon operator, and creating special matrices. Understanding these foundational concepts is critical for effective programming and computational tasks in MATLAB.

Sections

  • 2.4

    Introduction

    This section introduces matrices as basic elements of the MATLAB environment, covering matrix and vector operations, generation, and manipulation.

  • 2.5

    Matrix Generation

    This section explores how to generate and manipulate matrices in MATLAB, including methods for entering row and column vectors, matrix indexing, and special functions.

  • 2.5.1

    Entering A Vector

    This section explains how to create and manipulate vectors in MATLAB, including row and column vectors.

  • 2.5.2

    Entering A Matrix

    This section details the methods for entering matrices in MATLAB and how they can be manipulated.

  • 2.5.3

    Matrix Indexing

    This section explains how to access and manipulate elements within a matrix in MATLAB using indexing.

  • 2.5.4

    Colon Operator

    The colon operator in MATLAB allows for the creation and manipulation of vectors and matrices efficiently, enabling access to multiple elements at once.

  • 2.5.5

    Linear Spacing

    This section introduces the concept of linear spacing in MATLAB using the `linspace` function to generate equally spaced vectors.

  • 2.5.6

    Colon Operator In A Matrix

    The colon operator in MATLAB is pivotal for selecting specific rows and columns in matrices, enabling efficient data manipulation.

  • 2.5.7

    Creating A Sub-Matrix

    This section explains how to create and manipulate sub-matrices in MATLAB, illustrating the extraction of rows and columns from a larger matrix.

  • 2.5.8

    Deleting Row Or Column

    This section discusses how to delete rows or columns from a matrix using MATLAB, and how to restore a matrix after deletion.

  • 2.5.9

    Dimension

    This section explains how to determine the dimensions of matrices and vectors in MATLAB using the `size` command.

  • 2.5.10

    Continuation

    This section discusses how to use ellipsis for line continuation in MATLAB commands.

  • 2.5.11

    Transposing A Matrix

    This section explains the concept of matrix transposition in MATLAB, detailing how to transform a matrix by flipping it over its diagonal.

  • 2.5.12

    Concatenating Matrices

    This section covers how to concatenate matrices in MATLAB, including combining sub-matrices to create larger matrices.

  • 2.5.13

    Matrix Generators

    This section introduces various functions in MATLAB for generating elementary matrices, such as zeros, ones, and identity matrices.

  • 2.5.14

    Special Matrices

    This section introduces various special matrices supported by MATLAB, highlighting their unique properties and utility for testing algorithms.

References

ch2 part B.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Matrices are fundamental st...
  • Vectors are a special case ...
  • The colon operator is essen...

Final Test

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