Wallenquist's Algorithm

Wallenquist's Algorithm is a method used in computer graphics and astronomy to map points from a 3D object’s surface onto a 2D image. It works by dividing the object into regions based on proximity to certain sensors or detectors. When a point on the object is viewed, the algorithm determines which region it falls into, assigning it to a specific detector. This facilitates accurate representation of complex surfaces and helps in visualizing or analyzing them by simplifying the projection process, ensuring each point is correctly mapped from three-dimensional space onto a two-dimensional plane.