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Interfacing electrochromic spectacles to computer IO ports.

D N White·L Bissland
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Many important properties of molecules depend on their precise three-dimensional (3D) structure. It is therefore useful to be able to view a molecule in 3D on a 2D computer screen when manipulating it. An inexpensive method for viewing in 3D using liquid crystal glasses and a PC is presented. The methodology used is easily extended to other computers and workstations.

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D N White, L Bissland. 1995. Interfacing electrochromic spectacles to computer IO ports.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0263-7855(94)00004-c

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