An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals and Noise
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An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals and Noise is a classic, accessible textbook that explains the fundamental concepts of information theory, communication, and coding for a broad scientific and engineering audience.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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textbook ⓘ |
| audience |
engineers
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scientists ⓘ students ⓘ |
| author | John R. Pierce ⓘ |
| covers |
A Mathematical Theory of Communication
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surface form:
Shannon’s theory of communication
channel capacity ⓘ error detection and correction concepts ⓘ measurement of information ⓘ redundancy in messages ⓘ |
| field |
coding theory
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communication theory ⓘ information theory ⓘ |
| focus | conceptual understanding rather than heavy mathematics ⓘ |
| genre | non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPart |
noise
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signals ⓘ symbols ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
self-study
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university-level course text ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| reputation | classic text in information theory ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
applied mathematics
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computer science ⓘ electrical engineering ⓘ |
| teaches |
basic concepts of information theory
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mathematical description of information ⓘ principles of coding for reliable communication ⓘ role of noise in communication ⓘ |
| topic |
coding and codes
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communication channels ⓘ data transmission ⓘ entropy ⓘ information ⓘ noise in communication systems ⓘ probability in communication ⓘ |
| writingStyle |
accessible
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introductory ⓘ |
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