This module continues the study of Coding Theory, with particular emphasis on linear codes and cyclic codes. We will study some special codes, in particular Hamming codes.
*Curricular information is subject to change
Revision of linear codes, dual of a linear code, parity check matrix, syndrome decoding, cyclic codes, Hamming codes, BCH codes, entropy, Shannon’s theorem, perfect codes and the sphere-packing condition, the main coding theory problem.
Lectures supported by tutorials.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 100 |