MATLAB®

trace - Sum of diagonal elements

Syntax

b = trace(A)

Description

b = trace(A) is the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix A.

Algorithm

trace is a single-statement M-file.

t = sum(diag(A));

See Also

det, eig

toolboxdir

transpose (timeseries)

Recommended Products

• MATLAB
• Signal Processing Toolbox
• Optimization Toolbox
• Statistics Toolbox
• Control System Toolbox

Get MATLAB trial software

Includes the most popular MATLAB recorded presentations with Q&A sessions led by MATLAB experts.

Get the Interactive Kit