An Introduction to Information Theory, Symbols, Signals and Noise

Pierce, John R.

Dover Publications Inc.（2003/03発売）

Dover Publications Inc.（2003/03発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 336 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780486240619
• DDC分類 001.539

基本説明

Covers encoding and binary digits, entropy, language and meaning, efficient encoding and the noisy channel, and explores ways in which information theory relates to physics, cybernetics, psychology, and art. 1980 edition.

Full Description

Covers encoding and binary digits, entropy, language and meaning, efficient encoding and the noisy channel, and explores ways in which information theory relates to physics, cybernetics, psychology, and art. "Uncommonly good...the most satisfying discussion to be found." — Scientific American. 1980 edition.

Contents

0. Preface to the Dover Edition 1. The World and Theories 2. The Origins of Information Theory 3. A Mathematical Model 4. Encoding and Binary Digits 5. Entropy 6. Language and Meaning 7. Efficient Encoding 8. The Noisy Channel 9. Many Dimensions 10. Information Theory and Physics 11. Cybernetics 12. Information Theory and Psychology 13. Information Theory and Art 14. Back to Communication Theory Appendix: On Mathematical Notation Glossary Index