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Title Details:
An Introduction to Algebraic Theory of Codes
Authors: Varsos, Dimitrios
Reviewer: Sykiotis, Michalis
Subject: MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > MATHEMATICS > FIELD THEORY AND POLYNOMIALS
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > MATHEMATICS > FIELD THEORY AND POLYNOMIALS > GENERAL FIELD THEORY
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > MATHEMATICS > FIELD THEORY AND POLYNOMIALS > FIELD EXTENSIONS
Keywords:
Coding Theory
Finite Fields
Codes
Error-Correcting Codes
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Abstract:
Information Theory and Coding Theory have been deeply intertwined since their origins, marked by Claude Shannon’s famous paper “A Mathematical Theory of Communication” in 1948. In contrast, Cryptography, though closely linked to Information and Coding Theories, dates back to ancient times. The distinction among these fields is primarily for technical and educational clarity. This book, intended for both science students and self-learners, focuses exclusively on Algebraic Coding Theory. However, it also aims to illustrate the necessity, power, and elegance of Mathematics. The mathematical prerequisites are modest; a basic understanding of Linear Algebra and Probability, along with some familiarity with polynomials over a field, will suffice as a starting point. Beyond these specific requirements, a general “mathematical maturity” is essential. The material is initially accessible to readers without advanced mathematical expertise, but it gradually increases in complexity, offering opportunities for deeper exploration. Efforts have been made to structure the sections as independently as possible, allowing flexibility in the order of study, whether in a classroom setting or during self-study. For a detailed overview of each chapter, please refer to the book’s table of contents. Each section contains numerous examples and exercises. Throughout the text, you will find prompts like “we can easily see that…,” “it is not difficult to prove that…,” “the proof is left as an exercise…”, along with thought-provoking “why?” questions, encouraging active engagement. At the end of each chapter, a recommended bibliography is provided, encouraging interested readers to delve deeper into the subject matter.
Linguistic Editors: Tsiadimou, Anastasia
Technical Editors: Paschalis, Vasileios
Type: Undergraduate textbook
Creation Date: 2015
Item Details:
ISBN 978-960-603-040-6
License: Attribution – NonCommercial – NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-928
Handle http://hdl.handle.net/11419/814
Bibliographic Reference: Varsos, D. (2015). An Introduction to Algebraic Theory of Codes [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-928
Language: Greek
Consists of:
1. Basic Concepts
2. Linear Codes
3. Polynomial and Cyclic Codes
4. “Interesting” Codes
5. Reed_Solomon and related Codes
6. Combinatorial Designs and Codes
7. Elements of Algebra
Number of pages 485
Publication Origin: Kallipos, Open Academic Editions
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