#information theory

1956-06-01 Claude Shannon

A practical guide to implementing entropy calculation and data compression using Python.

1956-03-01 Claude Shannon

Exploring the connections between information theory and the emerging field of machine learning. Published in the IRE Transactions.

1953-04-01 Claude Shannon

Exploring the application of information theory to biological systems and genetics, pioneering the field of bioinformatics.

1948-07-01 Afi Belgrave Bell System Technical Journal, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 379-423

For a science writing course, written in the style of pop science.

1948-07-01 Claude Shannon

The seminal paper that established information theory as a new field of study. Introduced the concept of entropy and channel capacity.