Visibility From Infinity (Geometric Visibility Problems)
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Description
Given a set $S$ of axis-parallel line segments in the plane and one particular horizontal segments $s$, determine whether there is a point on $s$ that can be seen from infinity, that is, whether there exists an infinite ray starting at the point on $s$ that does not intersect any segment.
Related Problems
Related: Visibility Between Segments, Visible Triangle
Parameters
$n$: number of axis-parallel line segments
Table of Algorithms
Currently no algorithms in our database for the given problem.
Reductions FROM Problem
| Problem | Implication | Year | Citation | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeomBase | if: to-time $N^{2-\epsilon}$ for some $\epsilon > {0}$ then: from-time: $N^{2-\epsilon'}$ for some $\epsilon' > {0}$ |
1995 | https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1016/0925-7721(95)00022-2 | link |