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From: gefuchs@top.cis.syr.edu (Gill E. Fuchs)
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Subject: Definition of different types of light sources
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Date: 1 Feb 89 19:40:00 GMT
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     I would like to know the exact definition of Distant, point, linear and
directional light sources when using raytracing.  Any algorthims for
implementing these is well come too :-) ... And so is any pointers to
references dealing with the above.
     Could somebody also please tell me, how spot-light effects are created
using any of the above lighting types.

Thank you,

Vahid Koussari
gefuchs@top.cis.syr.edu