diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 30b1d9e..dae5a6b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -183,10 +183,13 @@ Feel free to explore, contribute, and share your insights! # -9. **Claude Shannon (1948)** +9. **Claude Shannon (1948)**
+ ────────────── + * Although Shannon is primarily known for classical information theory, his definition of entropy plays a crucial role in both quantum computing and quantum information theory. Shannon's entropy measures the uncertainty of a random variable, and this concept extends to quantum systems, forming the foundation for quantum information theory. - Formula for Shannon Entropy (used in quantum information theory):** + Formula for Shannon Entropy (used in quantum information theory): + $\huge \color{DeepSkyBlue} H = -\sum p_i \log p_i$ Where: