A sequence of upper and lower bounds for the Q function (Corresp.)

A sequence of upper and lower bounds for the Q function defined as Q(x)= 1/ \sqrt{2 \pi} \int_{x}^{\infty} \exp[(-y^{2})/2]dy is developed. These bounds are shown to be tighter than those most commonly used.

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Published in:IEEE transactions on information theory 1984-11, Vol.30 (6), p.877-878
Main Authors: Philips, T., Sahraoui, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Information, signal and communications theory
Mathematical methods
Telecommunications and information theory
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Summary:A sequence of upper and lower bounds for the Q function defined as Q(x)= 1/ \sqrt{2 \pi} \int_{x}^{\infty} \exp[(-y^{2})/2]dy is developed. These bounds are shown to be tighter than those most commonly used.
ISSN:0018-9448
1557-9654
DOI:10.1109/TIT.1984.1056975