Salomon Curves and Surfaces for Computer Graphics

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-28452-1
Verlag: Springer US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 460 Seiten, eBook

Computer graphics is important in many areas including engineering design, architecture, education, and computer art and animation. This book examines a wide array of current methods used in creating real-looking objects in the computer, one of the main aims of computer graphics.Key features:- Good foundational mathematical introduction to curves and surfaces; no advanced math required- Topics organized by different interpolation/approximation techniques, each technique providing useful information about curves and surfaces- Exposition motivated by numerous examples and exercises sprinkled throughout, aiding the reader- Includes a gallery of color images, Mathematica code listings, and sections on curves and surfaces by refinement and on sweep surfaces- Web site maintained and updated by the author, providing readers with errata and auxiliary materialThis engaging text is geared to a broad and general readership of computer science/architecture engineers using computer graphics to design objects, programmers for computer gamemakers, applied mathematicians, and students majoring in computer graphics and its applications. It may be used in a classroom setting or as a general reference.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Salomon, David

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Basic Theory.- Linear Interpolation.- Polynomial Interpolation.- Hermite Interpolation.- Spline Interpolation.- Bézier Approximation.- B-Spline Approximation.- Subdivision Methods.- Sweep Surfaces.