The Mathematics of Coding Theory - Hardcover

Garrett, Paul

 
9780131019676: The Mathematics of Coding Theory

Synopsis

For undergraduate courses in Coding Theory and Network Security, in departments of Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science.

This text makes a very accessible introduction to a very important contemporary application of number theory, abstract algebra, and probability. From credit cards to cellphones, codes are discussed both mathematically and with regard to industry protocols.

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