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I have only skimmed this paper, but the diagrams look somewhat similar to Penrose graphical notation. Is there any connection there?



Yes, they are pretty much the same thing. There are some particular quantum-y elements though, such as the cup & cap. In general relativity these would (i think?) correspond to index raising and lowering operators.




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