Mark Kelbert, Yuri SuhovCambridge University Press, 9/12/2013EAN 9780521769358, ISBN10: 0521769353Hardcover, 526 pages, 24.7 x 17.4 x 3.3 cmLanguage: EnglishThis fundamental monograph introduces both the probabilistic and algebraic aspects of information theory and coding. It has evolved from the authors' years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level, including several Cambridge Maths Tripos courses. The book provides relevant background material, a wide range of worked examples and clear solutions to problems from real exam papers. It is a valuable teaching aid for undergraduate and graduate students, or for researchers and engineers who want to grasp the basic principles.1. Essentials of information theory2. Introduction to coding theory3. Further topics from coding theory4. Further topics from information theoryReferencesIndex.