Reed-Solomon code

Reed-Solomon Code is a type of error-correcting code used to ensure data integrity, particularly in digital communications and storage. It works by adding extra redundant information to a message, allowing errors that occur during transmission or storage to be detected and corrected. Imagine sending a message on a noisy phone line; if some words are garbled, Reed-Solomon helps recover the original message by using mathematical techniques. It's widely used in technologies like CDs, DVDs, QR codes, and satellite communications to safeguard against data loss and ensure that information remains accurate and reliable.