CSCI 6515G - 3D Imaging from Local Illumination to Holography

One of the grand challenges of computer graphics is the production of images that are indistinguishable from the real world. This course examines the history of this endeavor with an emphasis on modern 3D display hardware. Topics covered in the course include theories of light, graphics hardware, history of illumination models, ray-based illumination models, wave-based illumination models, light fields and holography.
Credit hours: 3