TY  - BOOK
AU  - Piedeleu,Robin
AU  - Zanasi,Fabio
TI  - An introduction to string diagrams for computer scientists
T2  - Cambridge elements. Elements in applied category theory,
SN  - 9781009625715 (ebook)
AV  - QA76.9.M35 P54 2025
U1  - 004.0151 23
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Computer science
KW  - Mathematics
KW  - Data structures (Computer science)
N1  - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 May 2025); Open Access
N2  - 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
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009625715
ER  -