num_pages: 398
description: This book makes a very accessible introduction to a very important contemporary application of number theory, abstract algebra, and probability. It contains numerous computational examples throughout, giving learners the opportunity to apply, practice, and check their understanding of key concepts. KEY TOPICS Coverage starts from scratch in treating probability, entropy, compression, Shannon¿s theorems, cyclic redundancy checks, and error-correction. For enthusiasts of abstract algebra and number theory.
language: English
title: The Mathematics of Coding Theory: Information, Compression, Error Correction, and Finite Fields
titlecomplete: The Mathematics of Coding Theory: Information, Compression, Error Correction, and Finite Fields
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Pearson College Div