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Shortest paths in networks with vector weights

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For a directed network in which vector weights are assigned to arcs, the Pareto analog to the shortest path problem is analyzed. An algorithm is presented for obtaining all Pareto shortest paths from a specified node to every other node.

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Corley, H.W., Moon, I.D. Shortest paths in networks with vector weights. J Optim Theory Appl 46, 79–86 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00938761

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