Probabilistic Methods and Distributed Information

Presents Rudolf Ahlswede's lecture on arbitrarily varying channels (AVC), on which he was the world's leading expert, appended by a survey of recent results Includes discussions on a variety of topics related to distributed information, among them "multiple descriptions" and "network coding" Can be used as the basis for courses

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Rudolf Ahlswede (19382010) studied Mathematics in Göttingen, and held postdoc positions in Erlangen, Germany and Ohio, USA. From 1977 on he was full Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Bielefeld. His work represents an essential contribution to information theory and networking. He developed and contributed to a number of central areas, including network coding and the theory of identification, while also advancing the fields of combinatorics and number theory. These efforts culminated in his research program on the Development of a General Theory of Information Transfer. In recognition of his work, he received several awards for Best Paper, as well as the distinguished Shannon Award.

Inhalt
Words and Introduction of the Editors.- Preface.- Arbitrarily Varying Channels.- Continuous Data Compression.- Distributed Information.- Statistical Inference under Communication Constraints.- Appendix.- Remembering Rudolf Ahlswede.- Comments by Ulrich Krengel.- Subject Index.- Name Index.