del2()

Core Math

del2() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for discrete laplacian of a 2-d matrix. returns a matrix of the same size where each element is the average of its neighbors minus the element itself, divided by 4. boundary elements use only available neighbors. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Discrete Laplacian of a 2-D matrix. Returns a matrix of the same size where each element is the average of its neighbors minus the element itself, divided by 4. Boundary elements use only available neighbors.

Syntax

del2(F)

Examples — run del2() in your browser

del2([1 2 3; 4 5 6; 7 8 9])
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Frequently Asked Questions about del2()

Is the del2() function free to use in SimLab?

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run del2() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use del2()?

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The del2() function works without any MATLAB® license or software download.

What does del2() do?

Discrete Laplacian of a 2-D matrix. Returns a matrix of the same size where each element is the average of its neighbors minus the element itself, divided by 4. Boundary elements use only available neighbors. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: del2(F).

Can I run del2() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls del2(), and run it. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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