On Shannon entropy and its applications
Paulo Saraiva
Abstract
A brief and intuitive introduction to Shannon entropy is presented, including some of its properties. The application of this measure is exemplified in two different contexts from what was in its genesis: biological diversity and an original study on student migration.
Topics & Concepts
Entropy (arrow of time)MathematicsRényi entropyStatistical physicsShannon's source coding theoremComputer scienceMaximum entropy thermodynamicsStatisticsPhysicsPrinciple of maximum entropyJoint quantum entropyThermodynamicsCognitive Science and Mapping