intersection.hpp File Reference

Provides functionalities to represent and handle intersections in 3D space. More...

#include "../math.hpp"

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Classes
struct	mal_math::Intersection
	Represents the data of a ray's intersection with an object. More...

Namespaces
namespace	mal_math
	Contains mathematical utility functions and classes.

Detailed Description

Provides functionalities to represent and handle intersections in 3D space.

Author

malatindez (Vladyslav Ohlii)

Date

12/09/2023

This header establishes the foundational structures and utilities necessary for representing the intersections of rays with various objects in three-dimensional space. Central to this is the Intersection structure which encapsulates pertinent details about an intersection point, such as the intersection parameter t, the actual intersection point, and the normal at the intersection.

The Intersection struct is designed to be lightweight, efficient, and intuitive. It provides several utility functions that allow users to reset intersections, check for the existence of intersections based on the t parameter, and even create intersections that represent infinite or non-existent intersections.

Example:

Intersection intersect;
intersect.reset();   // Sets the intersection parameter t to infinity
 
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* check for intersection *
 
if (intersect.exists()) { 
    // Handle the intersection 
}

For advanced geometric operations and further intersection types, users are encouraged to explore the broader mal_math namespace and associated headers.

Definition in file intersection.hpp.