Basic Properties of Information Theory - Lecture 2

Explore fundamental algebraic operations involving entropy and Shannon information in this Oxford Mathematics third-year lecture, part of a comprehensive Information Theory course. Delve into how conditioning on random variables impacts entropy and discover the intricate relationships between random outcomes. Learn from Professor Sam Cohen in this second lecture of the series, which builds upon core definitions to develop deeper mathematical understanding. Access additional lectures in the series through the course playlist, complemented by class discussions that follow each session. Part of Oxford's mathematics program where first and second-year students receive tutorial support in pairs, while third and fourth-year students participate in group classes to reinforce lecture concepts.