The computer requirements for the MATLAB ^[1.] language are an IBM or 100% compatible system equipped with Intel 486, Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium4 processor or equivalent. There should be an 8-bit or better graphics adapter and display, a minimum of 32 MB RAM, and at least 50 MB disk space. The operating system should be Windows 95, NT4, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.

If you have not already installed the MATLAB language on your computer, you will need to purchase a copy and do so. MATLAB is available from MathWorks (http://www.mathworks.com/).

After verifying correct installation of MATLAB, download the directory AppliedQMmatlab from www.cambridge.org/9780521860963 and copy to a convenient location in your computer user directory.

Launch MATLAB using the icon on the desktop or from the start menu. The MATLAB command window will appear on your computer screen. From the MATLAB command window use the path browser to set the path to the location of the AppliedQMmatlab directory. Type the name of the file you wish to execute in the MATLAB command window (do not include the .m extension). Press the enter key on the keyboard to run the program.

You will find that some programs prompt for input from the keyboard. Most programs display results graphically with intermediate results displayed in the MATLAB command window.

To edit values in a program or to edit the program itself double-click on the file name to open the file editor.

You should note that the computer programs in the AppliedQMmatlab directory are...