Claude Shannon (1916-2001).

Authors :: Calderbank, Robert
Sloane, Neil J. A.
Source :: Nature. 4/12/2001, Vol. 410 Issue 6830, p768. 1p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :: 2001
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.