title: Information theory in analytical chemistry: basic terms, definitions and interpretations. Arbeitskreis "Automation in der Analyse".
abstract: The most important terms in information theory (information, character, code, message and signal) are defined and interpreted with reference to automation in analytical chemistry. The aim of this communication and the earlier one dealing with systems theory, is to facilitate communication and understanding between all specialists working on or with automated systems for analysis.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Analytische Chemie und Mikrochemie der Technischen Hochschule, 1060 Wien, Getreidemarkt 9, Austria.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Malissa
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rendl
authors.forename: I L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Marr