Introduction to the Theory of Error-correcting Codes

Vera Pless

ISBN 10: 0471190470 / ISBN 13: 9780471190479

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 1998

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Since its beginnings in electrical engineering in 1948, the theory of error-correcting codes has evolved into mathematical topics with applications including communication systems, modern memory devices, computer systems, and high fidelity on compact disc players. Series: Wiley-Interscience Series in Discrete Mathematics. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: PBW; TJ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 556. . 1998. 3rd Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Theory of Error-correcting Codes
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471190470
• ISBN 13: 9780471190479
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A complete introduction to the many mathematical tools used to solve practical problems in coding.

Mathematicians have been fascinated with the theory of error-correcting codes since the publication of Shannon's classic papers fifty years ago. With the proliferation of communications systems, computers, and digital audio devices that employ error-correcting codes, the theory has taken on practical importance in the solution of coding problems. This solution process requires the use of a wide variety of mathematical tools and an understanding of how to find mathematical techniques to solve applied problems.

Introduction to the Theory of Error-Correcting Codes, Third Edition demonstrates this process and prepares students to cope with coding problems. Like its predecessor, which was awarded a three-star rating by the Mathematical Association of America, this updated and expanded edition gives readers a firm grasp of the timeless fundamentals of coding as well as the latest theoretical advances. This new edition features:
* A greater emphasis on nonlinear binary codes
* An exciting new discussion on the relationship between codes and combinatorial games
* Updated and expanded sections on the Vashamov-Gilbert bound, van Lint-Wilson bound, BCH codes, and Reed-Muller codes
* Expanded and updated problem sets.

Introduction to the Theory of Error-Correcting Codes, Third Edition is the ideal textbook for senior-undergraduate and first-year graduate courses on error-correcting codes in mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering.

About the Author

VERA PLESS is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science and a University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Professor Pless holds a PhD in mathematics from Northwestern University.