Does the ray tracing algorithm involves rasterization of image?

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Hi there,
I am constructing a ray tracing algorithm , i know that the first step is to develop camera and view plane specifications.
Now is the next step performing rasterization algorithm on image before a BVH tree is constructed so that intersection tests can be performed?

Kindly Guide

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I don’t think rasterization is necessary anywhere in ray tracing.

I suggest using a decent open-source implementation for a reference, such as Aila-Laine(-Karras): Google Code Archive - Long-term storage for Google Code Project Hosting.

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can u kindly tell what should be the next step after camera and view plane setup??

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Hi,
Try this articles:
[url]http://scratchapixel.com/lessons/3d-basic-lessons/lesson-1-writing-a-simple-raytracer/[/url]
[url]http://scratchapixel.com/lessons/3d-basic-lessons/lesson-6-rays-cameras-and-images/[/url]

And basically - no, there is no need for rasterisation in ray tracing.
MK