Using an original mode of presentation, and emphasizing the computational nature of the subject, this book explores a number of the unsolved problems that still exist in coding theory. A well-established, yet still highly relevant branch of mathematics, the theory of error-correcting codes is concerned with reliably transmitting data over a 'noisy' channel. Despite its frequent use in a range of contexts--the first close-up pictures of the surface of Mars, taken by the NASA spacecraft Mariner 9, were transmitted back to Earth using a Reed-Muller code--the subject still contains interesting...
Using an original mode of presentation, and emphasizing the computational nature of the subject, this book explores a number of the unsolved proble...
Coding theory has grown into a discipline with many practical applications requiring various mathematical techniques in the last few decades. Most topics covered in this book are presented in short sections at an introductory level and progress from basic to advanced level, with definitions, examples, and many references.
Coding theory has grown into a discipline with many practical applications requiring various mathematical techniques in the last few decades. Most top...
