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Information Theory: A Tutorial Introduction

By James V. Stone

Book information

Publisher
Sebtel Press
Year
2015
ISBN
0956372856, 9780956372857
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11269560 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
260\257
Time added
2017-01-07 19:07:08

Description

Originally developed by Claude Shannon in the 1940s, information theory laid the foundations for the digital revolution, and is now an essential tool in telecommunications, genetics, linguistics, brain sciences, and deep space communication. In this richly illustrated book, accessible examples are used to introduce information theory in terms of everyday games like ‘20 questions’ before more advanced topics are explored. Online MatLab and Python computer programs provide hands-on experience of information theory in action, and PowerPoint slides give support for teaching. Written in an informal style, with a comprehensive glossary and tutorial appendices, this text is an ideal primer for novices who wish to learn the essential principles and applications of information theory.

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