Holograms Holography Design Techniques Commercial Applications 1st Edition by John R Vacca ISBN 1886801967 9781886801967

Attention Magnet. Impossible to put down. Visual Magic. These are a few of the phrases used to describe holograms, a technology that combines physics and optics to create a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface. This book/CD package provides a complete overview of holograms and holography, including commercial applications, history, scientific explanations, and how they are manufactured in thousands of products from logos to credit cards. Key Features – Complete overview of the field including its history, science, applications and production issues – Separate chapters Holographic Interferometry, Computer Generated Holograms on the Web, Holographic Embossing, Holographic Security, Laser Electronics, Holographic Storage Systems, and more – Discussion of commercial uses, e.g., security, entertainment, premiums, and virtual reality – Accompanying CD-ROM includes holographic images, animations and Web sites – Foreword by Michael Erbschloe – Free Sample Hologram