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Vector Analysis for Computer Graphics de John Vince

Vector Analysis for Computer Graphics

Autor John Vince
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 12 oct 2010
This book is a complete introduction to vector analysis, especially within the context of computer graphics. The author shows why vectors are useful and how it is possible to develop analytical skills in manipulating vector algebra. Even though vector analysis is a relatively recent development in the history of mathematics, it has become a powerful and central tool in describing and solving a wide range of geometric problems. The book is divided into eleven chapters covering the mathematical foundations of vector algebra and its application to, among others, lines, planes, intersections, rotating vectors, and vector differentiation.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781849966504
ISBN-10: 1849966508
Pagini: 276
Dimensiuni: 178 x 235 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Ediția:Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Editura: SPRINGER LONDON
Colecția Springer
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Public țintă

Graduate

Descriere

In my last book, Geometry for Computer Graphics, I employed a mixture of algebra and vector analysis to prove many of the equations used in computer graphics. At the time, I did not make any distinction between the two methodologies, but slowly it dawned upon me that I had had to discover, for the first time, how to use vector analysis and associated strategies for solving geometric problems. I suppose that mathematicians are taught this as part of their formal mathematical training, but then, I am not a mathematician! After some deliberation, I decided to write a book that would introduce the beginner to the world of vectors and their application to the geometric problems encountered in computer graphics. I accepted the fact that there would be some duplication of formulas between this and my last book; however, this time I would concentrate on explaining how problems are solved. The book contains eleven chapters: The first chapter distinguishes between scalar and vector quantities, which is reasonably straightforward. The second chapter introduces vector repres- tation, starting with Cartesian coordinates and concluding with the role of direction cosines in changes in axial systems. The third chapter explores how the line equation has a natural vector interpretation and how vector analysis is used to resolve a variety of line-related, geometric problems. Chapter 4 repeats Chapter 3 in the context of the plane.

Cuprins

Scalars and Vectors.- Vector Representation.- Straight Lines.- The Plane.- Reflections.- Intersections.- Rotating Vectors.- Vector Differentiation.- Projections.- Rendering.- Motion.

Recenzii

From the reviews:
"Vince’s book applies to more than computer graphics: it is a resource for many areas in applied mathematics. … Students in computer graphics courses would find it very useful if their class discussions moved into the mathematical fundamentals underlying the tools. … Undergraduate students especially lack the mathematics background that this book provides. … It is comprehensive and coherent, and a good addition to the library of any computational scientist." (Anthony J. Duben, ACM Computing Reviews, Vol. 49 (8), August, 2008)

Textul de pe ultima copertă

Vector analysis is relatively young in the history of mathematics, however, in the short period of its existence it has become a powerful and central tool in describing and solving a wide range of geometric problems, many, of which, arise in computer graphics. These may be in the form of describing lines, surfaces and volumes, which may touch, collide, intersect, or create shadows upon complex surfaces.
Vector Analysis for Computer Graphics provides a complete introduction to vector analysis, especially within the context of computer graphics. The author shows why vectors are useful and how it is possible to develop analytical skills in manipulating the vector algebra. Each topic covered is placed in the context of a practical application within computer graphics.
The book is divided into eleven chapters covering the mathematical foundations of vector algebra and its application to lines, planes, intersections, rotating vectors, vector differentiation, projections, rendering and motion.

Caracteristici

Approaches vector analysis from a geometric standpoint, with an emphasis on applications in computer graphics

Notă biografică

Professor John Vince began working in computer graphics at Middlesex Polytechnic in 1968. His research activities centered on computer animation software and resulted in the PICASO and PRISM animation systems. Whilst at Middlesex, he designed the UK’s first MSc course in Computer Graphics and developed a popular program of short courses in computer animation for television designers. In 1986 he joined Rediffusion Simulation as a Research Consultant and worked on the development of real-time computer systems for commercial flight simulators. In 1992 he was appointed Chief Scientist of Thomson Training Simulation Ltd. In 1995 he was appointed Professor of Digital Media at the National Centre for Computer Animation at Bournemouth University and in 1999 he was made Head of Academic Group for Computer Animation. He was awarded a DSc by Brunel University in recognition of his work in computer graphics. He has written and edited over 45 books on computer graphics, computer animation, computer science and virtual reality, including the following Springer titles:
• Mathematics for Computer Graphics, 5th edition (2017)
• Calculus for Computer Graphics, 2nd edition (2019)
• Imaginary Mathematics for Computer Science, (2018)
• Foundation Mathematics for Computer Science, 2nd edition (2015)
• Matrix Transforms for Computer Games and Animation (2012)
• Expanding the Frontiers of Visual Analytics and Visualization (2012)
• Quaternions for Computer Graphics (2011)
• Rotation Transforms for Computer Graphics (2011)
• Geometric Algebra: An Algebraic System for Computer Animation and Games (2009) • Geometric Algebra for Computer Graphics (2008)