Representation of three‐dimensionally reconstructed objects in electron microscopy by surfaces of equal density
- 1 October 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Microscopy
- Vol. 136 (1) , 77-85
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2818.1984.tb02547.x
Abstract
A surface representation algorithm has been developed to visualize the results of three-dimensional reconstructions from projections in electron microscopy. It produces an easily recognizable image of the reconstructed particle and facilitates comprehension of the three-dimensional structure. Thus building of physical models can be avoided in many cases. If such a model is needed the algorithm can be used to establish the correct particle boundary in advance. Some further effort has been made to represent long fibres and visualize inner structures of objects, which are obscured by outer high-density regions. Shading may be used to enhance the depth perception from single views.Keywords
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