Information Theory and Coding

Author: Cao Xuehong et al.
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Publish Date: 2010-07-12
Features: This book focuses on introducing the fundamental theories of information theory, as well as the theories and implementation principles of coding. After introducing the relevant metrics of information, it emphasizes the theoretical knowledge and implementation principles of lossless source coding, lossy source coding, channel coding, and cryptography. The book emphasizes concepts, uses accessible language, and connects with current communication systems. It explains basic concepts, theories, and implementation principles through numerous examples and illustrations, minimizing complex formula and theorem proofs. At the end of each chapter, there are also a large number of exercises to help deepen understanding. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in information engineering, communication engineering, and related fields at universities of science and engineering. It can also be used as a reference book for professionals in information, communication, electronics, and related fields.