This book provides a fundamental understanding of global illumination algorithms. It discusses a broad class of algorithms for realistic image synthesis and introduces a theoretical basis for the algorithms presented. Topics include:Âphysics of light transportÂMonte Carlo methodsÂgeneral strategies for solving the rendering equationÂstochastic path-tracing algorithms such as ray tracing and light tracingÂstochastic radiosity including photon density estimation and hierarchical Monte Carlo radiosityÂhybrid algorithms metropolis light transport irradiance caching photon mapping and instant radiosityÂbeyond the rendering equation image display and human perception. If you want to design and implement a global illumination rendering system or need to use and modify an existing system for your specific purpose this book will give you the tools and the understanding to do so. Language: English