Application of Information Theory in Measurement - A Survey
Eugen-Georg Woschni
Abstract:
In 1948 Shannon founded the information theory. Originally developed for application in communication now it is used in various fields of science, so also in measurement and instrumentation. The paper represents as well a survey with important examples and results as new investigations in optimal systems. Last not least unsolved problems as the consideration of semantic aspects were treated.
Keywords:
information theory, channel capacity, optimal systems
