A Short Introduction to the Mathematics of Information Theory : A Tutorial Introduction

James V Stone

ISBN 10: 1739672720 / ISBN 13: 9781739672720

Verlag: Tutorial Introductions, 2023

Beschreibung

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781739672720

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: A Short Introduction to the Mathematics of Information Theory : A Tutorial Introduction
• Verlag: Tutorial Introductions
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1739672720
• ISBN-13: 9781739672720
• Bindung: Buch
• Zustand: Neu

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Inhaltsangabe

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.