 Timeline of information theory

Information theory is a mathematical framework for quantifying information, developed in the mid-20th century. Below is a timeline highlighting key events and developments in the field: ### Early Concepts (Pre-1940s) - **Shannon's Foundation (1948):** Claude Shannon published "A Mathematical Theory of Communication," which is considered the founding document of information theory. In this work, he introduced key concepts such as entropy, redundancy, and the capacity of communication channels.