M_a_r_c napsal(a):

> web.47d7e7fcede45537dcf53ead0@news.povray.org...
>> Hi,
>> I'm using POV-Ray to simulate a laser beam pointed to a screen. I'm also 
>> using
>> photons in my programming and I would like to know if it's possible to 
>> detect
>> photons on my screen. Does there exist any function for this? I'm looking 
>> for a

>> approach
>> take. Is there somebody have an idea?
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Sylvain
> 
> 
> trace() is the best way to test if a ray hits an object and to know the 
> coordinates and normal of the intersection point.
> 
> 
> Marc 
> 
> 
I think he needs to trace the beam through a series of mirrors and 
lenses. This is quite difficult in SDL at the very least.

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