We are happy to invite you to our monthly Public Lecture featuring Prof. Adrish Banerjee from IIT Kanpur. Prof. Banerjee, an esteemed scholar with a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame, will delve into the fascinating world of Claude Shannon, the father of Information Theory.

Date: 9^th August, 2024

Time: 2:30 pm

Venue: LT-1

Speaker: Prof. Adrish Banerjee, IIT Kanpur

Lecture Title:

"Beyond Information Theory: Exploring Claude Shannon's Multifaceted Genius"

Abstract:

Claude Shannon, the pioneer of Information Theory, revolutionized digital communications with his groundbreaking paper “The Mathematical Theory of Communication”. This lecture will not only highlight Shannon's pivotal contributions to information theory but also his intriguing adventures beyond the academic realm. Discover his work on juggling, the Tower of Hanoi puzzle, his mind-reading machine for the game of matching pennies, and his chess-playing machine. The talk will conclude with a poem by Shannon on Rubik's Cube.

Prof. Banerjee, with his extensive background and numerous accolades, promises an enlightening session.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the genius of Claude Shannon!