Martin Ralf Oswald: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019 |
Name | Dr. Martin Ralf Oswald |
Address | Professur für Informatik ETH Zürich, CNB G 103.2 Universitätstrasse 6 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 83 77 |
Department | Computer Science |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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252-5706-00L | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Graphics and Vision | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | M. R. Oswald, C. Öztireli | |
Abstract | This course presents the fundamental mathematical tools and concepts used in computer graphics and vision. Each theoretical topic is introduced in the context of practical vision or graphic problems, showcasing its importance in real-world applications. | ||||
Learning objective | The main goal is to equip the students with the key mathematical tools necessary to understand state-of-the-art algorithms in vision and graphics. In addition to the theoretical part, the students will learn how to use these mathematical tools to solve a wide range of practical problems in visual computing. After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to apply these mathematical concepts and tools to practical industrial and academic projects in visual computing. | ||||
Content | The theory behind various mathematical concepts and tools will be introduced, and their practical utility will be showcased in diverse applications in computer graphics and vision. The course will cover topics in sampling, reconstruction, approximation, optimization, robust fitting, differentiation, quadrature and spectral methods. Applications will include 3D surface reconstruction, camera pose estimation, image editing, data projection, character animation, structure-aware geometry processing, and rendering. |