A QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF SEQUENTIAL DECODING

Abstract

This report contains a qualitative discussion of sequential decoding directed toward the non-specialist in information theory. Both the Wozencraft and Fano algorithms are included. The description of sequential decoding is pre ceded by a summary of the general problem of probabilistic coding and decoding.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 12, 1963
Accession Number
AD0413949

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  • Irwin L. Lebow

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  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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