Essays on Coding Theory

Critical coding techniques have developed to reduce costs for governments and corporations that maintain server systems containing large amounts of data. This book surveys the basic ideas of these techniques, including fountain codes, LDPC and polar codes, network, rank metric, and subspace codes, post-quantum computing, and quantum error correction, and is written in an informal style. Readers are assumed to have taken basic courses on algebraic coding and information theory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 474 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Over the past few decades, critical coding techniques have emerged as a vital tool in data storage, retrieval, and transmission systems, offering significant cost savings for governments and corporations that manage server systems housing substantial amounts of data. This comprehensive book surveys the fundamental principles of these coding techniques, often overlooked in graduate curricula. Written in a casual and accessible style, it avoids extensive proof coverage, making it an ideal refresher or concise introduction for students and researchers in academia and industry who may not have the time to delve into their complexities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including fountain codes designed for efficient large file downloads, LDPC and polar codes for error correction, network, rank metric, and subspace codes for data transmission over networks, post-quantum computing, and quantum error correction. It assumes readers have a foundational understanding of algebraic coding and information theory. By leveraging these critical coding techniques, organizations can optimize their data management processes, improve data security, and enhance the overall efficiency of their information systems.

ISBN-13: 9781009283373