MATLAB from Beginner to Master

Name: MATLAB from Beginner to Master
ISBN: 9787115487735

王贵财 / 张建华 / 李永锋Posts & Telecom Press · ChinaSep 2021

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Word count: 119K words
Chapters: 166
ISBN: 9787115487735

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Summary

This book is aimed primarily at readers with no prior experience and uses examples to guide learning, introducing MATLAB-related knowledge and practical skills in an accessible way.

Part I, "Fundamentals," covers essential MATLAB knowledge; Part II, "Syntax Basics," explains basic MATLAB usage, MATLAB programming fundamentals, array and matrix operations, common mathematical functions, symbolic computation, numerical computation, data analysis, and graphics handles; Part III, "Data Visualization," introduces two-dimensional and three-dimensional data visualization; Part IV, "Programming and Design," covers graphical user interface design, Simulink simulation basics, file I/O, the MATLAB compiler, and external interface applications; Part V, "Comprehensive Practice," presents MATLAB applications in signals and systems, digital signal processing, communication principles, image processing, and finance.

The electronic resources provided with this book include instructional videos fully synchronized with the book's content. In addition, a large amount of related learning material is provided to support further study. This book is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn MATLAB; whether or not readers work in computer-related fields or have prior exposure to MATLAB, they can use this book to quickly master MATLAB development methods and techniques.

Editor's review

MATLAB from Beginner to Mastery is a comprehensive tutorial for engineering computation and scientific research, published by Posts & Telecom Press. The author, Wang Guicai, has extensive practical experience in engineering computation. The book systematically covers MATLAB fundamentals, matrix operations, data visualization, Simulink modeling, and advanced applications such as signal processing and image analysis. It is suitable both for beginners building a complete knowledge framework and for readers with some background seeking advanced content such as MEX-file compilation and toolbox development.

Among comparable textbooks, the book stands out for its emphasis on practical application, combining theoretical knowledge with real problems through numerous engineering cases (such as control system design and data analysis) to help readers develop the ability to solve practical engineering problems. The code examples are detailed, and the book emphasizes good programming practice, which is especially important for later engineering collaboration and code maintenance.

However, the book leans toward engineering application, and its in-depth discussion of pure mathematical theory or the latest deep learning frameworks (such as MATLAB's Deep Learning Toolbox) is relatively limited. Readers are advised to combine it with official documentation and online community resources to keep up with rapidly evolving technical content. Overall, this is a clearly structured, highly practical reference book suitable for long-term use as a desk reference rather than a one-time crash course.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Engineering students or graduate students who need to systematically learn MATLAB for course projects or research
Engineers in control systems, signal processing, image processing, and related fields seeking practical case references
Researchers who need MATLAB for data analysis and algorithm prototyping
Self-learners who want to go from zero background to independently solving engineering problems

Not a good fit for

Readers who only need a quick look at MATLAB's newest features (such as functions added after 2023)
Users focused on pure theoretical mathematics or advanced machine learning frameworks who want in-depth comparison with alternative languages such as Python

Reading tips

Study the chapters in order, focusing on practicing each chapter's example code and modifying parameters to deepen understanding
Use MATLAB's official help documentation alongside the book, consulting it whenever a specific function is encountered to broaden knowledge
For the Simulink section, master the basic blocks first and then gradually attempt complex system modeling; avoid jumping straight into advanced applications

About the publisher

Posts & Telecom Press China · Founded in 1953

Posts & Telecom Press is known for its strengths in science and technology, computing, and information and communications titles, and has extended its publishing into photography, art, software learning, and inspirational growth, giving it a fairly diverse range. Its catalog includes computing and communications works such as Refactoring and Patterns (Revised Edition) and Huawei Switch Learning Guide (Second Edition), alongside bilingual collector's editions such as The Little Prince (Chinese-English-French illustrated collector's edition), The Great Gatsby, and Three Days to See. Beijing Ten Years: 1980-1990 and Ghost Blade: WLOP Personal Illustration Collection reflect its presence in photography and art. Its authors include Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Helen Keller, Joshua Kerievsky, Wang Da, Zhang Zhaozeng, and WLOP.

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内容提要
前言
赠送资源
第Ⅰ篇基础知识
第1章认识MATLAB
1.1 MATLAB到底有多厉害
1.2 MATLAB概述
1.3 MATLAB的行业应用
1.4 初次使用MATLAB
第2章 MATLAB基础
2.1 MATLAB R2016b的安装与启动
2.2 MATLAB R2016b的目录结构
2.3 MATLAB R2016b的工作界面
2.4 MATLAB R2016b 的帮助系统
2.5 疑难解答
第Ⅱ篇语法基础
第3章 MATLAB的基本使用
3.1 MATLAB的通用命令
3.2 MATLAB的文件管理
3.3 MATLAB表达式中的变量和关键字
3.4 MATLAB的数据类型
3.5 MATLAB的运算符和基本运算
3.6 MATLAB的标点符号
3.7 MATLAB的脚本文件
3.8 疑难解答
第4章 MATLAB编程基础
4.1 M文件
4.2 MATLAB的程序控制结构
4.3 文件操作
4.4 MATLAB程序优化
4.5 程序调试
4.6 疑难解答
第5章 MATLAB的数组与矩阵操作
5.1 数组（矩阵）的生成及初等运算
5.2 基本的数组操作
5.3 数组的运算
5.4 数组的保存和载入
5.5 矩阵运算
5.6 矩阵分析
5.7 稀疏矩阵
5.8 疑难解答
第6章常用数学函数
6.1 初等数学函数
6.2 特殊数学函数
6.3 综合应用
6.4 疑难解答
第7章符号运算
7.1 符号变量、符号表达式和符号方程的生成
7.2 符号变量的基本操作
7.3 符号表达式的基本操作
7.4 符号矩阵的生成和运算
7.5 符号微积分
7.6 符号积分变换
7.7 符号方程的求解
7.8 综合应用
7.9 疑难解答
第8章数值运算
8.1 多项式计算
8.2 极限运算
8.3 线性方程组求解
8.4 非线性方程组求解
8.5 数值积分与微分
8.6 综合应用
8.7 疑难解答
第9章数据分析
9.1 插值与拟合
9.2 最优化计算
9.3 概率统计与分析
9.4 小波分析
9.5 综合应用
9.6 疑难解答
第10章图形句柄
10.1 句柄对象
10.2 对象属性
10.3 图形句柄创建实例
10.4 综合应用
10.5 疑难解答
第Ⅲ篇数据可视化
第11章二维数据可视化
11.1 图形绘制基础
11.2 二维图形绘制
11.3 二维特殊图形函数
11.4 疑难解答
第12章三维数据可视化
12.1 三维图形绘制
12.2 三维隐函数绘图
12.3 三维图形的修饰处理
12.4 疑难解答
第Ⅳ篇编程设计
第13章图形用户界面设计
13.1 使用GUIDE创建GUI
13.2 GUI编程
13.3 实例解析
13.4 疑难解答
第14章 Simulink仿真基础
14.1 Simulink 简介
14.2 一个简单的Simulink仿真示例
14.3 Simulink的基本模块
14.4 Simulink的基本操作
14.5 复杂系统的仿真
14.6 子系统与封装
14.7 疑难解答
第15章文件读取I/O
15.1 文件夹的管理
15.2 打开和关闭文件
15.3 工作区文件——MAT文件
15.4 读/写二进制文件
15.5 格式化读写文件
15.6 文件内的位置控制
15.7 综合应用
15.8 疑难解答
第16章 MATLAB编译器
16.1 MATLAB编译器概述
16.2 编译器的安装与配置
16.3 编译命令mcc
16.4 编译生成独立运行程序
16.5 综合应用
16.6 疑难解答
第17章外部接口应用
17.1 接口概述
17.2 基于C/C++语言的MEX 文件应用
17.3 基于C/C++语言的MAT 文件应用
17.4 基于C/C++语言的计算引擎应用
17.5 MATLAB中Java语言的调用
17.6 综合应用
17.7 疑难解答
第Ⅴ篇综合实战
第18章 MATLAB在信号与系统中的应用
18.1 典型连续时间信号描述及运算
18.2 线性系统时域分析
18.3 连续系统频域分析
18.4 连续时间系统S域零极点分析
18.5 综合应用
18.6 疑难解答
第19章 MATLAB在数字信号处理中的应用
19.1 离散时间信号的MATLAB实现
19.2 基于MATLAB的快速Fourier变换
19.3 IIR数字滤波器的设计
19.4 IIR滤波器直接设计
19.5 FIR滤波器设计
19.6 综合应用
19.7 疑难解答
第20章 MATLAB在通信原理中的应用
20.1 幅度调制
20.2 相位调制
20.3 频率调制
20.4 数字信号的解调
20.5 综合应用
20.6 疑难解答
第21章 MATLAB在图像处理领域的应用
21.1 图像表达与显示
21.2 图像运算
21.3 图像变换
21.4 图像分析与增强
21.5 图像区域处理
21.6 综合应用
21.7 疑难解答
第22章 MATLAB在金融领域的应用
22.1 数据读取
22.2 绘制线型图
22.3 绘制K线图
22.4 绘制移动平均线
22.5 绘制布林带
22.6 综合应用
22.7 疑难解答

FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no programming experience at all?

Yes. The book starts with environment setup and basic syntax, but readers need patience to practice the fundamental chapters and are advised to apply them to simple mathematical problems.

Are the book's cases based on the latest version of MATLAB?

The cases are mainly based on the mainstream version at the time of publication (such as MATLAB R2017a). The core syntax remains applicable, but some interface or toolbox features may have been updated, so adjustments based on the current version are needed.

What makes this book distinctive compared with other MATLAB textbooks?

Its distinctive feature is the emphasis on engineering practice, with numerous cross-domain cases (such as mechanical control and signal processing) and coverage of code optimization and toolbox extension, making it suitable for solving comprehensive problems.

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王贵财 Author

Only limited public information is available about Wang Guicai. At present, the only known fact is that one software-learning title, MATLAB: From Beginner to Mastery, is held in the collection. Judging from the title and its category, the book is aimed at beginners and belongs to the introductory, hands-on type of manual. It is intended to help readers with little programming background become familiar with the basic MATLAB environment, common commands and typical applications, following a step-by-step approach from the simple to the more advanced. Books of this kind usually stress practical operation, with chapters organized by functional modules and supported by examples and exercises so that readers can learn while practicing. The title also suggests an orientation that covers both elementary and more advanced content, making the book suitable as a classroom reference as well as for self-learners to consult as needed. Because the author's biography, nationality, education and professional background cannot be verified, this introduction makes no speculation and confines itself to an objective description of the subject matter, writing style and likely use scenarios, to be supplemented when more public information becomes available.

张建华 Author

Zhang Jianhua is an author with a notably broad range of interests; the library holds 12 of his works, spanning literature, history and technology. In foreign literature, he has written A History of Russian Literature and The Golden Age of Russian Literature: From Pushkin to Chekhov, and edited Selected Readings in Russian Literary Classics (Volume One), showing a systematic grasp of the development of Russian literature. His collection of works by the Russian satirical writer Yuri Polyakov reflects his engagement with individual authors through translation and commentary. In history, Imperial Storm: Russia on the Eve of Great Change and Imperial Illusions: Changes in Russia's "National Image" and the Other's Perspective examine Russia's historical turning points and questions of national image. He has also ventured into communications technology with 6G: From Communication to Multi-Capability Integration. Because public information is limited, biographical details remain unavailable, but his works reveal both literary appreciation and cross-disciplinary writing.

李永锋 Author · Chinese · 1980

Li Yongfeng was born in December 1980 in Fufeng, Shaanxi. He is an associate professor and engineer at Xi'an Aeronautical Polytechnic Institute, serves as director of its Modern Educational Technology Center, and is a standing council member of the Higher Vocational and Technical College Branch of the Shaanxi Computer Education Society. Public information about him is limited, and details of his career are not widely documented; his published textbooks nonetheless indicate his main focus: computer fundamentals teaching and introductory software application for higher vocational colleges. Three of his works are listed here, including MATLAB from Beginner to Mastery and Computer Applications Basics (Windows 7 + Office 2016) together with its companion lab guide and exercise book, covering categories such as software learning, examinations, and general computing. According to the available profile, he has published more than ten textbooks, including Computer Applications Basics, written in a style that pairs step-by-step operations with hands-on exercises, making them suitable for both classroom teaching and self-study.