Shannon-Hartley Theorem

The Shannon-Hartley Theorem describes the maximum rate at which information can be reliably transmitted over a communication channel. It states that this maximum rate depends on the channel’s bandwidth (how much it can carry at once) and the signal-to-noise ratio (how clear the signal is compared to interference). Specifically, increasing bandwidth or improving the signal quality allows for higher data transmission speeds. This theorem helps engineers design efficient communication systems by understanding the limits of data transfer based on physical channel properties.