From fundamentals to advanced experiments and applications, this book explains how holography works. It guides students from simple optics to advanced topics in holography, following a practical approach using real-world materials. This proven university textbook contains exercises plus solutions as well as instructions for more than 20 experiments.
Holography: A Practical Approach
1 Introduction2 General View of Holography3 Fundamental Imaging Techniques in Holography 4 Holograms of Holographic Images5 Optical Properties of Holographic Images6 Types of Holograms7 Optical Systems and Lasers for Holography8 Basic Experiments in the Holographic Laboratory9 Experimental Set-Ups for Single Beam Holography10 Experimental Set-Ups for Split Beam Holography11 Experimental Set-Ups for Holograms of Holographic Images12 Other Methods in Holography13 Properties of Holographic Emulsions14 Recording Media for Holograms15 Holographic Interferometry16 Holographic Optical Elements17 Security and Packaging18 Holography and Information Technology19 Holography and Communication20 Holography Novel Art Medium21 Holography in Technology and ArchitectureSolutions to the ProblemsLiterature