Covering codes

The problems of constructing covering codes and of estimating their parameters are the main concern of this book. It provides a unified account of the most recent theory of covering codes and shows how a number of mathematical and engineering issues are related to covering problems. Scientists invol...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cohen, G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Elsevier 1997, 1997
Series:North-Holland mathematical library
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Collection: Elsevier eBook collection Mathematics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The problems of constructing covering codes and of estimating their parameters are the main concern of this book. It provides a unified account of the most recent theory of covering codes and shows how a number of mathematical and engineering issues are related to covering problems. Scientists involved in discrete mathematics, combinatorics, computer science, information theory, geometry, algebra or number theory will find the book of particular significance. It is designed both as an introductory textbook for the beginner and as a reference book for the expert mathematician and engineer. A number of unsolved problems suitable for research projects are also discussed
Physical Description:xxi, 542 pages illustrations
ISBN:0444825118
9780444825117
9780080530079