Part 1: Foundations: Entropy, Divergence, and Typicality

Chapter 3: Typicality

Foundational~240 min

Learning Objectives

  • State and prove the asymptotic equipartition property (AEP)
  • Define the typical set and characterize its size and probability
  • Distinguish weak and strong typicality and know when each is needed
  • State and apply the joint typicality lemma, packing lemma, and covering lemma
  • Understand the method of types and Sanov's theorem at an introductory level

Sections

Prerequisites

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