A Multi-Core Solver for Parity Games

@article{Pol2008AMS,
  title={A Multi-Core Solver for Parity Games},
  author={Jaco van de Pol and Michael Weber},
  journal={Electron. Notes Theor. Comput. Sci.},
  year={2008},
  volume={220},
  pages={19-34}
}
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