Understanding information transmission /
John B. Anderson and Rolf Johannesson.
- 1 PDF (viii, 311 pages) : illustrations.
- IEEE press understanding science & technology series ; 18 .
- Understanding science & technology series ; 18 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
First ideas and some history -- Mathematical methods of information transmission: why sinusoids? -- Information sources: what is out there to be sent? -- Transmission methods: How is information sent? -- Information theory and coding: what did Shannon promise? -- Cryptology: FUBSWRORJB?? -- Communication networks: let's get connected.
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"This book serves as an excellent textbook for introductory undergraduate courses in information technology. For consumers who want to know more about this field, the book's presentation of the essential math and physics provides, the foundation needed to understand the field and its impact on society."--Jacket.