scientific visualization
Process of graphically displaying real or simulated scientific data. It is a vital procedure in the creative realization of scientific ideas, particularly in
computer science. Basic visualization techniques include surface rendering, volume rendering, and animation. High-performance workstations or
supercomputers are used to show
simulations, and high-level
programming languages are being developed to support visualization programming. Scientific visualization has applications in biology, business, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, and medicine.
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