Mathematical Theory of Communication

The Mathematical Theory of Communication, developed by Claude Shannon, analyzes how information is transmitted from sender to receiver efficiently and accurately. It focuses on quantifying information, understanding how much data can be communicated over a channel despite noise or errors, and optimizing coding methods to maximize reliability and bandwidth. Essentially, it provides a mathematical framework for designing systems like telegraphs, internet data transfer, and digital communications, ensuring messages are sent with minimal loss or distortion, even over imperfect channels.