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An introduction to string diagrams for computer scientists / (Record no. 9865)

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International Standard Book Number 9781009625715 (ebook)
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Canceled/invalid ISBN 9781009625708 (hardback)
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
Canceled/invalid ISBN 9781009625746 (paperback)
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Original cataloging agency UkCbUP
Language of cataloging eng
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Transcribing agency UkCbUP
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Classification number QA76.9.M35
Item number P54 2025
082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 004.0151
Edition information 23
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Piedeleu, Robin,
Relator term author.
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Real World Object URI https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3945-2704
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Title An introduction to string diagrams for computer scientists /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Robin Piedeleu, Fabio Zanasi.
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Cambridge :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Cambridge University Press,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2025.
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Extent 1 online resource (111 pages) :
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Media type term computer
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Series statement Cambridge elements. Elements in applied category theory,
International Standard Serial Number 2633-1861
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General note Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 May 2025).
506 0# - RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS NOTE
Terms governing access Open Access.
Standardized terminology for access restriction Unrestricted online access
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Summary, etc. String diagrams are a powerful graphical language used to represent computational phenomena across diverse scientific fields, including computer science, physics, linguistics, amongst others. The appeal of string diagrams lies in their multi-faceted nature: they offer a simple, visual representation of complex scientific ideas, while also allowing rigorous mathematical treatment. Originating in category theory, string diagrams have since evolved into a versatile formalism, extending well beyond their abstract algebraic roots, and offering alternative entry points to their study. This text provides an accessible introduction to string diagrams from the perspective of computer science. Rather than starting from categorical concepts, the authors draw on intuitions from formal language theory, treating string diagrams as a syntax with its own semantics. They survey the basic theory, outline fundamental principles, and highlight modern applications of string diagrams in different fields. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Computer science
General subdivision Mathematics.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Data structures (Computer science)
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Zanasi, Fabio,
Relator term author.
Authority record control number or standard number http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nb2022012376
Real World Object URI https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6457-1345
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Relationship information Print version:
International Standard Book Number 9781009625708
830 #0 - SERIES ADDED ENTRY--UNIFORM TITLE
Uniform title Cambridge elements.
Name of part/section of a work Elements in applied category theory,
International Standard Serial Number 2633-1861.
856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009625715">https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009625715</a>

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