Paradoxes and Physical Limits of Information Theory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789811293597)

The unique compendium starts with a simplified version of the information theory which allows any beginner in math to embrace the mysterious concept of entropy without hitting hard the wall of probability theory. The volume continues with the full description of the information theory, enlightening source coding in the heart of the theory with data compression and self-prediction to get into the information age. Then it concludes with artificial intelligence and quantum information.

This useful reference text benefits professionals, researchers, academics and graduate students in the fields of information theory, probability theory, electromagnetism, machine learning and quantum theory.