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light source

In computer graphics, the implied location of a light source in order to simulate the visual effect of a light on a 3D object. Some programs can compute multiple light sources.


light source [′līt ‚sȯrs]
(optics)
A lamp used to supply radiant energy, as for an optical microscope, projector, or photoelectric control system.


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