If you are looking for research papers regarding the core technologies in the 2018 era of Tecplot, the following are highly relevant:
: This version notably improved the ability to load and process CONVERGE files directly. Tecplot 360 EX 2018 R1 2018.1.1.87425
This particular release focused on performance and visual fidelity: If you are looking for research papers regarding
: Introduced Smooth and Smooth with Creases lighting effects (based on the Phong model) to replace the older Gouraud method, providing more accurate visual representation of complex geometries. Tecplot 360 EX 2018 R1 2018.1.1.87425
: A foundational technical paper for this software era is "Optimized Implementation of Recursive Sub-Division Technique for Higher-Order Finite-Element Isosurface and Streamline Visualization" . It details the isosurface algorithms integrated into Tecplot 360 to handle complex higher-order solutions.