Entropic Vector - Open Problem

Open Problem

Given a vector, is it possible to say if there exists random variables such that their joint entropies are given by ? It turns out that for the problem has been solved. But for, it still remains unsolved. Defining the set of all such vectors that can be constructed from a set of random variables as, we see that a complete characterization of this space remains an unsolved mystery.

Read more about this topic:  Entropic Vector

Famous quotes containing the words open and/or problem:

    Luxury, then is a way of
    being ignorant, comfortably
    An approach to the open market
    of least information.
    Imamu Amiri Baraka (b. 1934)

    I used to be a discipline problem, which caused me embarrassment until I realized that being a discipline problem in a racist society is sometimes an honor.
    Ishmael Reed (b. 1938)