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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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Cohen, G. (Gérard), 1951-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1997.
Series:North-Holland mathematical library ; v. 54.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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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:1 online resource (xxi, 542 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 495-536) and index.
ISBN:9780444825117
0444825118
9780080530079
0080530079