Thomas M. Cover

Information theorist and author

Thomas M. Cover - Scientists & Innovators born 1938
Born

1938
87 years ago

Died
Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributed significantly to information theory and statistical learning. Co-authored the influential textbook 'Elements of Information Theory' with Joy A. Thomas, which became a foundational text in the field. Served as a professor at Stanford University, where research focused on topics such as pattern recognition, data compression, and statistical inference. Engaged in work that explored the convergence of learning algorithms and information theory principles.

Co-authored 'Elements of Information Theory'

Research in pattern recognition and statistical inference

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