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19481940s
Claude Shannon
The 'father of information theory' who proved Boolean logic could be implemented in physical circuits.
Organizations
Bell LabsMITInstitute for Advanced Study
Major Achievements
- •Wrote 'A Mathematical Theory of Communication' (1948), defining the 'bit'.
- •Proved in his master's thesis that electrical switches could execute Boolean algebra, the basis of all digital circuits.
- •Built 'Theseus', a maze-solving mechanical mouse, an early milestone in artificial intelligence.
Key Papers
- A Mathematical Theory of Communication
Claude E. Shannon · Bell System Technical Journal · 1948
- Programming a Computer for Playing Chess
Claude E. Shannon · Philosophical Magazine · 1950
Videos
Claude Shannon - Father of the Information Age
University of California Television (UCTV)