Numerical solution of multivariate polynomial systems by homotopy continuation methods

Acta Numerica

Volumn 6, Issue , 1997, Pages 399-436

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^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85011518993     PISSN: 09624929     EISSN: 14740508     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0962492900002749     Document Type: Article

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