Optimal self-dual codes over F/sub 2//spl times/F/sub 2/ with respect to the Hamming weight

In this paper, we study optimal self-dual codes and type IV self-dual codes over the ring F/sub 2//spl times/F/sub 2/ of order 4. We give improved upper bounds on minimum Hamming and Lee weights for such codes. Using the bounds, we determine the highest minimum Hamming and Lee weights for such codes of lengths up to 30. We also construct optimal self-dual codes and type IV self-dual codes.