hilb {matlab}

MATLAB hilb function

Description

Create a Hilbert matrix.

Usage

hilb(n)

Arguments

n

numeric scalar specifying dimensions for the result

Details

The Hilbert matrix is a notable example of a poorly conditioned matrix. Its elements are

    H[i, j] = 1 / (i + j - 1)

.

Value

Returns an n-by-n matrix constructed as described above.

Author(s)

H. Borchers [e-mail], P. Roebuck [e-mail]

Examples

hilb(3)