3D-Visualisierung und Simulation in der graphischen Datenverarbeitung

The following paper introduces advanced Computer Graphic visualization and simulation techniques. First Computer Graphics as a field of science is described as well as it's history and current fields of research and applications. Advanced simulation methods for photorealistic image generation as ray tracing and radiosity are presented, and an introduction to interactive user interface technologies is given. Finally, powerful graphics hardware is described with special regard to 3D input and output devices, and an outlook to future developments is given. (AGD)