Author: Tapan Bhattacharya
Publisher: National Book Trust
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 158
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123719493
Description
This book throws light on the avenues open for exploring our universe-from the attainment of the fantastic Voyage of Isaac Asimov to an evening stroll on the surface of Mars-all in a computer-generated virtual world.
Virtual reality is an inseparable element of today’s information technology revolution. Man’s innate desire for fantasizing has been sustained considerably by the advent of powerful computers. By mimicking reality most convincingly, virtual reality creates fascinating illusions and stimulates various human senses.
Contents
Preface
Fantasy and Illusion
Photographs tell No Lies
True lies
Moving Illusions
Participative Illusions
Reality is not Enough
Sense and Sensibility
Building Virtuality
Virtual Media
Virtual Services
Good, Bad and Ugly
Glossary
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