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¹Department of Computer Sciences and Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, USA. bajaj@cs.utexas.edu.

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This study presents a finite element method (FEM) solver for realistic texture synthesis on complex surfaces. The robust approach minimizes distortions, enabling high-quality texture generation for various applications.

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Area of Science:

Computer Graphics
Computational Geometry
Applied Mathematics

Background:

Traditional texture mapping techniques often introduce distortions and discontinuities on arbitrary manifold surfaces.
Physically-based texture synthesis requires robust numerical methods capable of handling complex surface geometries.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a stable and robust finite element solver for physically-based texture synthesis.
To address distortions and discontinuities common in texture mapping on arbitrary manifold surfaces.

Main Methods:

Solving coupled reaction-diffusion and anisotropic diffusion equations over surfaces.
Utilizing a Galerkin-based finite element method (FEM).
Employing surface mesh fairing to enhance texture quality.

Main Results:

Achieved stable and robust texture synthesis over arbitrary manifold surfaces.
Generated diverse texture varieties by adjusting control parameters.
Produced enhanced quality textures by reducing mesh noise.

Conclusions:

The proposed FEM solver effectively synthesizes physically-based textures on complex surfaces.
This method overcomes limitations of traditional texture mapping, offering improved visual fidelity.
The approach provides a versatile tool for high-quality texture generation in computer graphics.