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arXiv:1708.09213 · Lecture notes in physics

Tensor Network Contractions

Shi-Ju Ran, Emanuele Tirrito, Cheng Peng, Xi Chen, Luca Tagliacozzo, Gang Su, Maciej Lewenstein

Published Jan 1, 2020• 176 citations
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Abstract

This open access book aims to explain the tensor network contraction approaches in a systematic way, from the basic definitions to the important applications. It is intended for graduated students, but can also be used as a professional book for the researchers in the related fields.
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-34489-4

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