Matt Pharr,Randima Fernando - GPU Gems 2: Programming Techniques for High-Performance Graphics and General-Purpose Computation

GPU Gems 2 isn't meant to simply adorn your bookshelf--it's required reading for anyone trying to keep pace with the rapid evolution of programmable graphics. If you're serious about graphics, this book will take you to the edge of what the GPU can do. --Remi Arnaud, Graphics Architect at Sony Computer EntertainmentThe topics covered in GPU Gems 2 are critical to the next generation of game engines. --Gary McTaggart, Software Engineer at Valve, Creators of Half-Life and Counter- StrikeThe sequel to the best-selling, first volume of GPU Gems, this book compiles 48 new chapters, detailing programming techniques for today's graphics processing units (GPUs). Now, as GPUs find their way into mobile phones, handheld gaming devices, and consoles, GPU expertise has become increasingly critical in today's competitive environment. Covering both graphics and general-purpose (GPGPU) computation, this book allows developers to unleash the power of the GPU in a variety of applications. Real-time graphics programmers wil...