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[](https://github.com/jcmgray/quimb/actions/workflows/tests.yml)
[](https://codecov.io/gh/jcmgray/quimb)
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- use various backend array libraries such as [jax](https://jax.readthedocs.io) and [torch](https://pytorch.org/) via [autoray](https://github.com/jcmgray/autoray/)
- run specific MPS, PEPS, MERA and quantum circuit algorithms, such as DMRG & TEBD
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- take advantage of [numba](https://numba.pydata.org) accelerations
- stochastically estimate $\mathrm{Tr}f(X)$ quantities
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Release notes for `quimb`.
(whats-new-1-7-1)=
-## v1.7.1 (unreleased)
+## v1.7.1 (2024-01-30)
**Enhancements:**