Optical Holography Principles, Techniques and Applications [Paperback]

This 1996 book is an expanded edition of one of the best known introductions to optical holography.Practical aspects of holography are covered in detail after presenting the theory of holographic imaging and the various types of holograms. A variety of the applications are included, such as high resolution imaging, information storage and processing, vibration analysis, and holographic interferometry.Practical aspects of holography are covered in detail after presenting the theory of holographic imaging and the various types of holograms. A variety of the applications are included, such as high resolution imaging, information storage and processing, vibration analysis, and holographic interferometry.This is a new and greatly expanded edition of what has become one of the best known introductions to the principles, techniques and applications of optical holography. Where necessary, existing sections have been updated to cover several new techniques and applications and two new chapters have been added. After presenting the theory of holographic imaging and the various types of holograms, the author covers practical aspects of holography, as well as the production of holograms for display, color holography, and computer generated holograms. He then discusses a variety of applications of holography in detail, such as high resolution imaging, information storage and processing, vibration analysis, and holographic interferometry. Containing more than 1000 selected references, this book will be invaluable to anyone wishing to learn more about optical holography, as well as to established researchers and engineers in this field.1. Introduction; 2. Wavefront reconstruction; 3. The reconstructed image; 4. Types of holograms; 5. Optical systems and light sources; 6. The recording medium; 7. Practical recording materials; 8. Holograms for displays; 9. Colour holography; 10. Computer-generated holograms; 11. Special techniques; 12. Applications in imaging; 13. Holographic optlS¥