Computing Minimal Distances on Arbitrary Polyhedral Surfaces (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Estarose Wolfson

 
9781333523701: Computing Minimal Distances on Arbitrary Polyhedral Surfaces (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the intricacies of calculating minimal distances on arbitrary polyhedral surfaces, employing detailed mathematical explanations and practical applications. Exploring this topic within the context of computational geometry, the author presents an innovative algorithm for finding all minimal distances within polyhedral structures. The book's strength lies in its exploration of how this algorithm can simplify the flattening of complex three-dimensional surfaces. It demonstrates how calculating distances can enable the unfolding and flattening of intricate objects, including surfaces found in nature or designed in engineering. The author provides a thorough examination of the algorithm's complexity and potential limitations, offering insights into the challenges and considerations involved in distance calculations on polyhedral surfaces. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in computational geometry, computer graphics, and related fields, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications for understanding and manipulating complex three-dimensional structures. Its detailed explanations and illustrative examples make it accessible to a wide range of readers, from students to experienced professionals.

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9780656067183: Computing Minimal Distances on Arbitrary Polyhedral Surfaces (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0656067187 ISBN 13:  9780656067183
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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