RayTracingKerne

RaytracingKerne is a computational technique used in computer graphics to generate realistic images by simulating the physical behavior of light. The core concept involves tracing the path of individual light rays backward from the camera into the scene. When a ray intersects with an object, its behavior is determined by the material properties of that object.

This simulation accounts for phenomena such as reflection, refraction, and shadow casting. For instance, when a ray strikes a reflective surface, a new ray is spawned that bounces off according to the law of reflection. Similarly, if the surface is transparent, a refracted ray is created, bending as it passes through the material. Shadows are formed when rays are blocked by other objects in the scene, preventing them from reaching a light source.

The accuracy of raytracing is directly proportional to the number of rays traced and the complexity of the simulation. While this method can produce highly photorealistic results, it is computationally intensive, historically requiring significant processing power. This has led to the development of various optimization techniques and hardware acceleration, such as dedicated ray tracing cores in modern graphics processing units (GPUs), to make real-time ray tracing feasible for applications like video games and interactive visualizations. The term "Kerne" likely refers to the core computational engine or fundamental algorithms driving these raytracing implementations.