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Retracted result on network equivalence reinstated

Solution to ‘graph isomorphism’ problem restored after error is found

two graphs

CONNECT THE DOTS  The graph isomorphism problem requires computers to quickly compare two graphs (shown) and determine if they are the same.

E. Otwell

By Emily Conover

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