Mathematics

Initial Value Problems for ODEs and DAEs

This section describes how to use MATLAB to solve initial value problems (IVPs) of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and differential-algebraic equations (DAEs). It provides:

• A summary of the ODE solvers, related functions, and examples
• An introduction to ODEs and initial value problems
• Descriptions of the ODE solvers and their basic syntax
• General instructions for representing an IVP
• A discussion about changing default integration properties
• Examples of the kinds of IVP problems you can solve
• Answers to some frequently asked questions about the ODE solvers, and some troubleshooting suggestions

Differential Equations

ODE Function Summary