CONIC - A FAST RENDERER FOR SPACE-FILLING MOLECULES WITH SHADOWS

被引:139
作者
HUANG, CC
PETTERSEN, EF
KLEIN, TE
FERRIN, TE
LANGRIDGE, R
机构
[1] Computer Graphics Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California, San Francisco
来源
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR GRAPHICS | 1991年 / 9卷 / 04期
关键词
SPACE FILLING; SHADOW; SPHERE; CONIC;
D O I
10.1016/0263-7855(91)80016-S
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We present an algorithm for generating images of molecules represented as a set of intersecting opaque spheres. Both perspective and shadows are computed to provide realistic visual cues. Compared to existing programs for generating similar images, our algorithm is both more accurate and several times faster. We present in detail the mathematics used in picture generation, along with examples of the computed images.
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