Re: undefined Integration

[Markus Feldmann]

Quentin Spencer wrote:
> Markus Feldmann wrote:
>> is it possible to integrate a undefined equation in Octave?
>>   
> 
> I don't think you wrote what you meant--I don't think anybody knows how 
> to integrate an undefined equation :). However, I'm interpreting your 
> question as having two possible meanings:
> 
> 1. Is is possible to numerically integrate an equation whose integral 
> does not have a closed form solution?
> Yes, try looking at the "quad" function.
> 
> 2. Is it possible to perform symbolic integration in octave?
> Octave is really designed for numerical solutions, but there is support 
> in the octave-forge package for symbolic math. It links to the GiNaC 
> libraries. I don't know it well enough to explain how to do integration, 
> but maybe someone else on the list does, if this is what you're looking for.
> 
> Quentin
What I want is the second Option.

For example,
INPUT:Integration(x^2)

OUTPUT: 1/3*x^3

bye Markus