Graphics and Visualization: Principles & Algorithms

Theoharis, T. (Author)/ Papaioannou, Georgios (Author)/ Platis, Nikolaos (Author)/ Patrikalakis, Nicholas M. (Author)

ISBN 10: 1568812744 / ISBN 13: 9781568812748

Published by A K Peters Ltd, 2008

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illustrated edition. 600 pages. 10.00x7.75x1.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1568812744

Bibliographic Details

Title: Graphics and Visualization: Principles & ...

Publisher: A K Peters Ltd

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

This book is a comprehensive introduction to visual computing, dealing with the modeling and synthesis of visual data by means of computers. What sets this book apart from other computer graphics texts is the integrated coverage of computer graphics and visualization topics, including important techniques such as subdivision and multi-resolution modeling, scene graphs, shadow generation, ambient occlusion, and scalar and vector data visualization. Students and practitioners will benefit from the comprehensive coverage of the principles that are the basic tools of their trade, from fundamental computer graphics and classic visualization techniques to advanced topics.

About the Author:

Theoharis Theoharis, Professor, University of Athens, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Houston, TX. Georgios Papaioannou, Assistant Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business, Virtual Reality Systems Engineer, Virtual Reality Department, Foundation of the Hellenic World. Nicholas M. Patrikalakis, Kawasaki Professor of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Nikolaos Platis, Lecturer, University of Peloponnese, Greece, Research Fellow, Computer Graphics Lab, University of Athens, Greece.