Source Coding Theory

The book delves into source coding theory, focusing on optimizing performance in digital communication systems. It emphasizes the importance of achieving high fidelity in information transmission, balancing constraints like rate and complexity. Key historical contributions from Shannon on noiseless coding and rate-distortion theory are highlighted, showcasing the blend of probabilistic information and ergodic theory. Additionally, the text discusses Bennett's asymptotic quantization theory, which prioritizes delay constraints while accommodating higher transmission rates.