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Claude Shannon (1916-2001).
- Source :
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Nature . 4/12/2001, Vol. 410 Issue 6830, p768. 1p. 1 Black and White Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Presents an obituary of the inventor and mathematician Claude Shannon. His central role in starting the digital revolution; Influence of his mathematical theory of communication in the field of information theory; Educational background and career highlights; His interest in circuit design; Examples of his inventions; Opinion that he is one of the major figures of twentieth century science.
- Subjects :
- *MATHEMATICIANS
*INVENTORS
*INFORMATION theory
*DEATH
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00280836
- Volume :
- 410
- Issue :
- 6830
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nature
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 4345330
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/35071223