Coding Theory
Bit error rate (BER) is a metric that quantifies the number of bit errors in a digital transmission system, expressed as a ratio of the number of erroneous bits to the total number of transmitted bits. This measurement is critical for assessing the performance and reliability of communication systems, particularly in the presence of noise and interference. A lower BER indicates a more reliable system and is essential in designing effective error correction techniques.
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