Course Objectives “Holography is a method to fully record and reconstruct an object wave. Based on the fundamental theory of interference, diffraction, and coherence, we develop some basic theory for holography. Then, using Fourier optics and electromagnetic theory, we develop more advanced theory which can predict not only the diffraction efficiency but also the angular and wavelength selectivity of a hologram. We also provide some applications of holography, which includes measurement and display, etc. The objective of this course is to let students understand the principle of holography and know some of its applications.“ 

Prerequisite

Textbook 1. Optical Holography (R. Collier, C. B. Burckhardt, and L. H. Lin) 2. Introduction to Fourier Optics 2nd edition, chapter 9 (J. W. Goodman)

Topical Outline 1.Basic Concept
Interference
Theory of Coherence (Temporal
＆ Spatial)
Diffraction Gratings
Zone Plate
2.Early Holography
X-ray Microscope
In-line Holography
Off-axis Holography
Reflection Holography
Fourier-transform holography
Lensless Fourier Transform
Holography
3.Geometric Analysis of Point-Source
Holograms
4.Light Source and Optical Technique
Spatial Coherence requirement
Temporal coherence of
Conventional Source ＆ Gas
Laser
Fringe Visibility in Hologram
Recording
5.Diffraction from Volume Holograms
Weak Theory
Coupled Wave Theory
6.Special Holographic Techniques
Rainbow Holograms
Multiplex Holograms
Integral Photography
Incoherent Holograms
Embosed Holograms
Digital Holography
Scanning Holography
Computer Generated Holograms
7.Holographic Interferometry
Real-time Holographic
Interferometry
Double-exposure Holographic
Interferometry
Time-average Holographic
Interferometry
8.Hologram Recording Materials
Silver Halide Photographic
Emulsions
Dichromatic Gelatin Films
Photoconductor-Thermoplastic
Films
Ferroelectric Crystals