Computer Graphics And Animation As A Tool For Biomolecular Visualization

Abstract

Biomolecular visualization through interactive computer graphics has indeed revolutionized the x-ray crystallographic technique. As a result, an understanding of many important biological functions has been realized. The demand for improved visualization algorithms which utilize the latest computer technologies continues. Over the course of the past year, I have studied and attempted to improve some of the visualization algorithms used to generate biomolecule topology maps. I have learned a great deal about the workings of the crystallographer's tools, and gained a sincere appreciation for the art of crystallography.