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Adversarial Torn-paper Codes

Information Theory 2023-07-06 v3 math.IT

Abstract

We study the adversarial torn-paper channel. This problem is motivated by applications in DNA data storage where the DNA strands that carry information may break into smaller pieces which are received out of order. Our model extends the previously researched probabilistic setting to the worst-case. We develop code constructions for any parameters of the channel for which non-vanishing asymptotic rate is possible and show our constructions achieve asymptotically optimal rate while allowing for efficient encoding and decoding. Finally, we extend our results to related settings included multi-strand storage, presence of substitution errors, or incomplete coverage.

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@article{arxiv.2201.11150,
  title  = {Adversarial Torn-paper Codes},
  author = {Daniella Bar-Lev and Sagi Marcovich and Eitan Yaakobi and Yonatan Yehezkeally},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2201.11150},
  year   = {2023}
}

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