ISSN:
0173-0835
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The process of quantitative densitometry is analyzed with methods developed in information theory. It is shown that the steps involved in densitometry, e. g. gel staining, mechanical, optical and electronic processing, as well as all the steps of data processing, can be viewed as communication channels. The factors affecting both the relevant and irrelevant part of the total information passed through these channels are discussed in the consistent frame provided by information theory. This view leads to a unifying context for analyzing the performance of quantitative densitometers.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/elps.1150110509
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