Implicit Objects in Computer Graphics

This unique and current monograph examines the description of geometric shapes in implicit form and its utility in computer graphics and related areas, such as modeling, visualization, and animation. Researchers, practitioners, and professionals in computer graphics, geometric modeling, visualization, and CAD/CAM and special effects will find the book an indispensable tool and resource.

Inhalt
Manifolds.- Parametric and Implicit Manifolds.- Space Decompositions.- Shape and Space.- Implicit Objects.- Manipulating Implicit Objects.- Combining Implicit Objects.- Computational Methods.- Approximating Implicit Objects.- Primitive Implicit Objects.- Skeleton-Based Implicit Primitives.- 13. Multiscale Implicit Objects.- Modeling.- Visualization.- Animation.- n-dimensional Implicit Problems.- Conclusions.