ShadowEngine

ShadowEngine is a CUDA-based ray tracing and visualization engine for simulating and rendering images of black holes. This project aims to provide a flexible and efficient framework for exploring the gravitational lensing and visual effects around black holes using ray tracing techniques.

Features

Real-time ray tracing simulations of black holes and their surroundings.
Visualization of gravitational lensing, accretion disks, and other astrophysical phenomena.
CUDA acceleration for high-performance simulations.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

CMake
CUDA Toolkit
OpenGL
GLUT

Building and Running

To build and run the ShadowEngine project, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/ShadowEngine.git

Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd ShadowEngine
```
Create a build directory:
```
mkdir build
cd build
```
Configure the project with CMake:
```
cmake ..
```
Build the project:
```
make
```
Run the executable:
```
./ShadowEngine
```

Usage

Use the following keys to control the camera:
- 'a' and 'd': Move the camera closer to or farther from the black hole.
- 'w' and 's': Adjust the camera's view angle (look up or down).
- 'q' and 'e': Rotate the camera counterclockwise or clockwise.
- 'ESC' key: Exit the application.
Interact with the application to explore the black hole environment and visualize gravitational effects.

License