Event Details
January 01, 1948
Description
Publication of Claude Shannon's proof regarding one-time pads (delayed due to wartime secrecy).
Participants (1)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Shannon | person | 58 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015906.jpg
This document appears to be page 216 from a book titled 'Are the Androids Dreaming Yet?', included in a House Oversight Committee document production (Bates stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015906). The text is an educational explanation of cryptography, specifically describing the mechanics, security, and historical context (referencing Claude Shannon and Bell Corp) of the 'one-time pad' encryption method. While the document is part of an investigation file, the content itself is theoretical and instructional regarding secure communications.
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