MATLAB, which stands for matrix laboratory, is used for technical computation. MATLAB allows users to produce the following objectives: algorithm, analysis, graph, report, and simulation. The flexible, interactive MATLAB language lets engineers and scientists express their technical ideas simply. The extensive and powerful numeric computing methods and graphics allows testing and exploring alternative ideas easily, while the integrated development environment makes it easy to produce fast, practical results.

• To use MATLAB in UNIX, run a telnet session to one of SSC's UNIX servers, nicco or aristotle, then type "matlab" at the prompt. For help with MATLAB on UNIX type "help" then "math", and select MATLAB from the list.
• To run MATLAB in SSC's Public Policy Labs double click on the program icon found in the SSCApps folder.

• Visit the home page for makers of MATLAB, The MathWorks Inc. for more information.
• Matlab Getting Started
• For questions about using MATLAB at SSC, send e-mail to help@ssc.ucla.edu.