Jones, Gareth A.
Information and Coding Theory (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics) (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852336226
- author:
- Jones, Gareth A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 210
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 17.2 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Engineering & Technology Information Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The twentieth century is coming to an end, and with it, a new era of information has dawned. The rapid advancements in technology have revolutionized the way we live, store, and process information. The telephone, radio, television, computers, and the Internet have all played a significant role in this transformation. Mathematics has been at the forefront of these developments, providing the theoretical foundations for the rapid growth of information. Initially, engineers relied on intuition and experience to drive their discoveries, but as the field evolved, mathematicians joined in, developing wide-ranging theories, complete with definitions, theorems, and proofs. This book provides a comprehensive overview of information and coding theory, a subject that has become increasingly important in today's digital age.