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Session 02 - Matrices, Duals, and Parameters

Status: covered from Heptabase lesson 89c9fa70-f458-4598-92ca-496abf972396.

Covered Material

  • Systematic generator and parity-check matrices.
  • Row space versus null space.
  • Dual codes and CSS preview.
  • Code parameters, rate, distance, puncturing, and shortening.

Source Anchors

Retention Check

Ask the learner to derive H from a systematic G = [I_k | P] over GF(2), then explain why GH^T=0.