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From: MJamesBrown@nag.rain.com (Michel J. Brown)
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Subject: Re: Atomic model
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In <ECS9410122125A@bangor.ac.uk>,
Christian Graham <bss104@bangor.ac.uk> writes:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I'm trying to create a basic model of the Bohr Atom and I want to achieve an effect whereby the electron spinning around
> the nucleus leaves a trail behind it showing its previous path. I've got a nicely spinning electron but no amount of messing
> about (sorry experimenting) with motion blur and various levels of anti-aliasing seems to give me quite the effect I'm looking
> for. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
Have you tried using a white noise filter to simulate particles/streamers?
Works for headlights, should do the same for your needs. Give it a go!