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Scientific visualization is one of the most influential forces in the way computers are used in research. The components, users and benefits of scientific visualization systems are described.
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Greenwade, L. Scientific visualization: practices and promises. Nature 353, 191–192 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1038/353191a0
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