Shannon's Theory of Communication

Shannon's Theory of Communication explains how information is transmitted from a sender to a receiver. It models communication as a process involving an information source, a transmitter that encodes the message, a channel through which the message travels, a receiver that decodes it, and the eventual understanding by the receiver. The theory emphasizes the importance of accurately transmitting data despite noise or errors in the channel. It introduces concepts like data rate and signal quality, helping to optimize communication systems for efficiency and clarity, ensuring the message conveyed is as close as possible to the original.