Simulation using MATLAB and Simulink

Programming tutorial, RWTH Aachen University, IT Center, 2018

A short introduction into simulation using MATLAB and Simulink.

Topics

  • Review of basic structures in MATLAB
  • Symbolic Maths Toolbox
  • Strategies for solving differential equations (numerically and symbolically)
  • Laplace transform
  • Excursus: Finite difference method (stability of Forward Euler)
  • Model building and action plan
  • Introduction to Simulink
  • Model structuring
  • User-defined functions