Claude E. Shannon

Claude E. Shannon was an American mathematician and engineer known as the father of information theory. His groundbreaking work quantified how information can be measured, transmitted, and compressed, forming the foundation of modern digital communication, the internet, and data compression. He demonstrated how electronic circuits could be used to solve logical problems, laying the groundwork for computer science. Shannon's insights revolutionized how we understand data and communication, making it possible to transmit vast amounts of information efficiently and reliably across networks. His contributions are fundamental to modern digital technology and communications systems.