fminunc()

Optimization

fminunc() is a MATLAB®-compatible optimization function for unconstrained minimization (alias for sl_minimize). Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Unconstrained minimization (alias for sl_minimize).

Syntax

fminunc(f, x0)

Examples — run fminunc() in your browser

fminunc(@(x) (x-3)^2, 0)
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Frequently Asked Questions about fminunc()

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

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open fminunc() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The fminunc() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does fminunc() do?

Unconstrained minimization (alias for sl_minimize). It is a MATLAB®-compatible optimization function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: fminunc(f, x0).

Can I run fminunc() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls fminunc(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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