Multiprocessor Methods for Computer Graphics Rendering

by Scott Whitman

Overview

This comprehensive work merges two of the hottest topics in computer science: parallel computing and computer graphics. Selected Topics from the Table of Contents: -Overview of Accelerated Rendering Techniques -Overview of Parallel Methods for Image Generation -Issues in Parallel Algorithm Development -Overview of Base Level Implementation -Comparison of Task Partitioning Schemes -Characterization of Other Parameters on Performance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040157930
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/02/1992
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	232
File size:	8 MB

Table of Contents

Preface, Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Overview of Parallel Methods for Image Generation, Chapter 3: Issues in Parallel Algorithm Development, Chapter 4: Overview of Base Level Implementation, Chapter 5: Comparison of Task Partitioning Schemes, Chapter 6: Characterization of Other Parameters on Performance, Chapter 7: Conclusion, References, Appendix, Index

Editorial Reviews

Explores a number of methods to perform computer image synthesis on the current generation of commercial multiprocessors. Among the topics discussed are parallel methods and algorithms, base-level implementation, and task-partitioning schemes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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