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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instanceOf book
textbook
audience engineers
scientists
students
author John R. Pierce
covers A Mathematical Theory of Communication
surface form: Shannon’s theory of communication

channel capacity
error detection and correction concepts
measurement of information
redundancy in messages
field coding theory
communication theory
information theory
focus conceptual understanding rather than heavy mathematics
genre non-fiction
hasPart noise
signals
symbols
intendedUse self-study
university-level course text
language English
reputation classic text in information theory
subjectArea applied mathematics
computer science
electrical engineering
teaches basic concepts of information theory
mathematical description of information
principles of coding for reliable communication
role of noise in communication
topic coding and codes
communication channels
data transmission
entropy
information
noise in communication systems
probability in communication
writingStyle accessible
introductory

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John R. Pierce notableWork An Introduction to Information Theory: Symbols, Signals and Noise