Synopsis
This book, 'An Introduction to Algebraic and Combinatorial Coding Theory', delves into the core concepts, methods, and strategies of combinatorial coding theory, encompassing linear transformations, chain groups, vector spaces, and combinatorial constructions. It commences with insights into finite fields, coding theory, and combinatorial constructions and coding. Topics explored include quadratic residues and codes, self-dual and quasicyclic codes, balanced incomplete block designs and codes, polynomial approach to coding, and linear transformations of vector spaces over finite fields. The text subsequently investigates the intersection of coding and combinatorics, covering chains and chain groups, equidistant codes, matroids, graphs, and coding, matroids, and dual chain groups. It also contemplates the Mbius inversion formula, Lucas's theorem, and Mathieu groups. This publication serves as a rich resource for mathematicians and researchers intrigued by combinatorial coding theory.
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