Title :
Ray tracing interference color: visualizing Newton´s rings
Author :
Dias, Maria Lurdes
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fisica, Coimbra Univ., Portugal
fDate :
5/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Generalized Fresnel´s reflectance formulas provide the basis for this ray tracing method, which simulates the natural phenomenon of interference color. A visualization of Newton´s rings demonstrates its accuracy.<>
Keywords :
colour; data visualisation; light interference; ray tracing; reflectivity; rendering (computer graphics); Newton ring visualisation; generalized Fresnel reflectance formulas; natural phenomenon; ray tracing interference color; reflectance; Equations; Interference; Optical films; Optical reflection; Petroleum; Ray tracing; Reflectivity; Refractive index; Transistors; Visualization;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
