information theory: connection to statistical mechanics
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The Connection Between Information Theory & Statistical Mechanics Was first discussed by American Mathematical Physicist Edwin T. Jaynes in his paper “Information Theory and Statistical Mechanics” published in “The Physical Review” May, 1957.TRANSCRIPT
Information Theory: Connection to
Statistical Mechanics
Information TheoryFirst discussed by the American mathematician,
electrical engineer, and computer scientist
Claude E. Shannonin his paper
“A Mathematical Theory of Communication”published in
“The Bell System Technical Journal”October, 1948.
The Connection Between Information Theory & Statistical Mechanics
Was first discussed by American Mathematical Physicist
Edwin T. Jaynesin his paper
“Information Theory and Statistical Mechanics”
published in “The Physical Review”
May, 1957.
Edwin T. Jaynes (1922-1998)
1946 1976 1996Some of his many research areas:
Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics“Neo-Classical Electrodynamics”
Quantum MechanicsProbability Theory: “Maximum Entropy” Methods
Trained as a theorist, but ALWAYS did experiment also!!Career: Stanford University (1950-1960)
Washington University in St. Louis (1960-1998)
First Publication to Make a Connection BetweenStatistical Mechanics & Information Theory
Almost 5,000 Citationssince the 1957 publication date!!
Almost 10 Million hits on Google!
A Personal Note: E.T. Jaynes was the professor who taught me graduate statistical mechanics! (At Washington University in St. Louis)