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AN INTRODUCTION TO RAY TRACING
An Introduction to Ray tracing
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By
Andrew Glassner, Xerox PARC, Palo Alto, California

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The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics,

Description
The creation of ever more realistic 3-D images is central to the development of computer graphics. The ray tracing technique has become one of the most popular and powerful means by which photo-realistic images can now be created. The simplicity, elegance and ease of implementation makes ray tracing an essential part of understanding and exploiting state-of-the-art computer graphics.An Introduction to Ray Tracing develops from fundamental principles to advanced applications, providing "how-to" procedures as well as a detailed understanding of the scientific foundations of ray tracing. It is also richly illustrated with four-color and black-and-white plates. This is a book which will be welcomed by all concerned with modern computer graphics, image processing, and computer-aided design.

Audience
Anyone interested in computer graphics, hardware design, computer aided design, and image processing.

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Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 368 pages, publication date: JAN-1989
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-286160-4
ISBN-10: 0-12-286160-4
Imprint: MORGAN KAUFMANN

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