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This fully updated second edition of Introduction to Holography provides a theoretical background in optics and holography with a comprehensive survey of practical applications. It is intended for the non-specialist with an interest in using holographic methods in research and engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of electromagnetism, although this is not essential for an understanding of optics, which is covered in the first two chapters. A descriptive approach to the history and principles of holography is followed by a chapter on volume holography. Essential practical requirements for successful holographic recording are explained in detail. Recording materials are considered with detailed discussions of those in common use. Properties peculiar to holographically reconstructed images are emphasised as well as applications for which holography is particularly suitable. Mathematical tools are introduced as and when required throughout the text with important results derived in detail. In this new edition, topics such as photopolymers, dynamic holographic displays, holographic optical elements, sensors, and digital holography are covered in greater depth. New topics have been added, including UV and infrared holography, holographic authentication and encryption, as well as particle beam, X-ray, and acoustic holography. Numerical problems are provided at the end of each chapter. This book is suitable for undergraduate courses and will be an important resource for those teaching optics and holography. It provides scientists and engineers with knowledge of a wide range of holographic applications in research and industry, as well as an understanding of holography’s potential for future use.

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Author:   Vincent Toal (Technological University Dublin)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   1.442kg
ISBN:  

9780367712341

ISBN 10:   0367712342
Pages:   430
Publication Date:   13 December 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Optics 1. Light Waves and Rays. 2. Physical Optics Part II: Principles of Holography 3. Introducing Holography 4. Volume Holography Part III: Holography in Practise 5. Requirements for Holography 6. Practical Recording Materials 7. Recording and Reconstruction in Practise Part IV: Applications 8. Holographic Displays 9. Other Imaging Applications 10. Holographic Interferometry 11. Holographic Optical Elements 12. Holographic Data Storage and Information Processing 13. Digital Holography 14. Computer-Generated Holograms 15. Holography and the Behaviour of Light 16. Polarisation Holography 17. Holographics Sensing 18. Ultraviolet and Infrared Holography 19. Holographic Authentication and Encryption 20. X-ray Holography 21. Electron and Neutron Holography 22. Acoustic Holography

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Vincent Toal was formerly Director of the Centre for Industrial and Engineering Optics and Head of the School of Physics at Dublin Institute of Technology, now the Technological University Dublin. He gained the BSc degree in Physics and Mathematics from the National University of Ireland, an MSc degree in Optoelectronics at Queen’s University, Belfast and a PhD in Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey. He is a member of Optica with research interests in optics and holographic applications.

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