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Basics of Holography is a general introduction to the subject written by a leading worker in the field. It begins with the theory of holographic imaging, the characteristics of the reconstructed image, and the various types of holograms. Practical aspects of holography are then described, including light sources, the characteristics of recording media and recording materials, as well as methods for producing different types of holograms and computer-generated holograms. Finally, important applications of holography are discussed, such as high-resolution imaging, holographic optical elements, information processing, and holographic interferometry.
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Basics of Holography Basics of Holography is an introduction to the subject written by a leading worker in the field. The first part of the book covers the theory of holographic imaging, the characteristics of the reconstructed image, and the various types of holograms. The practical aspects of holography are then described, including light sources, the characteristics of recording media and practical recording materials, as well as methods for producing different types of holograms and computer-generated holograms. Finally, the most important applications of holography are discussed, such as high-resolution imaging, holographic optical elements, information processing, and holographic interferometry, including vibration analysis and digital electronic techniques. Some useful mathematical results are summarized in appendices, and comprehensive reference sections identify sources of additional information. Numerical problems with their solutions are provided at the end of each chapter. This book is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate students as well as scientists and engineers who would like to learn more about holography and its applications in science and i