Calculation of Differential Entropy for a Mixed Gaussian Distribution

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Calculation of Differential Entropy for a Mixed Gaussian Distribution

Joseph V. Michalowicz ¹, Jonathan M. Nichols ²^,* and Frank Bucholtz ²

¹ U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, Optical Sciences Division, Washington, D.C. 20375, USA
² U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, Optical Sciences Division, Washington, D.C. 20375, USA

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Received: 16 June 2008; in revised form: 14 August 2008 / Accepted: 18 August 2008 / Published: 25 August 2008

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Abstract: In this work, an analytical expression is developed for the differential entropy of a mixed Gaussian distribution. One of the terms is given by a tabulated function of the ratio of the distribution parameters.

Keywords: Mixed-Gaussian; entropy; distribution

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Michalowicz, J.V.; Nichols, J.M.; Bucholtz, F. Calculation of Differential Entropy for a Mixed Gaussian Distribution. Entropy 2008, 10, 200-206.

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Michalowicz J.V., Nichols J.M., Bucholtz F. Calculation of Differential Entropy for a Mixed Gaussian Distribution. Entropy. 2008; 10(3):200-206.

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Michalowicz, Joseph V.; Nichols, Jonathan M.; Bucholtz, Frank. 2008. "Calculation of Differential Entropy for a Mixed Gaussian Distribution." Entropy 10, no. 3: 200-206.

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