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Seminar Details

Entropy

  • Start Date: September 27, 2017
  • Event Start Time: 12:10 PM
  • Event End Time: 1:00 PM
  • Seminar Series: Graduate Combinatorics Seminar
  • Presenter(s): Cole Franks - Rutgers University
  • Event Location: Mathematics Graduate Student Lounge -- 7th Floor | Rutgers University | Hill Center | Mathematics Department
  • Presentation Type: Stand Alone Presentation
  • Abstract:

    Shannon's entropy shows up in many places in mathematics, information theory, and computer science. After an overview of the basic concepts, I will discuss some non-obvious applications of the entropy function.