The Mathematical Theory of Information

by Jan Kahre

Book Overview

The general concept of information is here, for the first time, defined mathematically by adding one single axiom to the probability theory. This Mathematical Theory of Information is explored in fourteen chapters: 1. Information can be measured in different units, in anything from bits to dollars. We will here argue that any measure is acceptable if it does not violate the Law of Diminishing Information. This law is supported by two independent arguments:...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402070640
• ISBN13: 9781402070648
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.1" x 8.9"