Physics for Game Programmers - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9781590594728

About this item

by Grant Palmer (Author)

This book illustrates how to infuse compelling and realistic action into game programming--even if you don't have a college-level physics background! This book covers the basic physics and mathematical models and then shows clearly how to implement them basics to accurately simulate the motion and behavior of cars, planes, projectiles, rockets, and boats.

Author Biography

Grant Palmer is the author of the acclaimed Java Programmer's Reference and is a recognized expert in both the C# and Java languages. Grant has worked as a scientific programmer in the Space Technology Division at NASA's Ames Research Center for the past 20 years. This has involved working with Java since 1996, developing programs for scientific applications as well as converting older FORTRAN and C applications to the Java and C# platforms.

Number of Pages: 472

Dimensions: 1.01 x 9.27 x 7.55 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: April 20, 2005

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