Albion College
Mathematics and Computer Science
COLLOQUIUM
Guessing Games, Information Theory, and Codes
Ryan Hutchinson

Assistant Professor

Mathematics

Hillsdale College

Information theory is a mathematical framework for studying the problems of reliable transmission and storage of data. In this talk, we will use a simple guessing game to illustrate some of the fundamental concepts of information theory and the limits they place on the possibility of reliable communication over a noisy channel. We will also discuss the use of codes in correcting errors that result from the presence of noise.
3:10
All are welcome!
Palenske 227
February 4, 2010