Practical Holography

This is a very detailed and complete book on holography for the beginner to intermediate experimenters. Great explanations of how a laser functions, which lasers to use, optics, setups, etc.

Saxby's book is a must have for everyone involved in holography and is worth the high price. I have read several books on holography and this book is by far the best resource on practical holography. This books covers all the practical aspects of holography from setting up a holography lab to making advanced holograms. The explanations on the practical aspects are basic enough so that it can be understood by the interested layman. It also includes more in-depth sections on several aspects of holography such as a chemical analysis of developers, mathematical aspects of holography, Fourrier imaging,... which makes this book a good reference for the professional as well. The new layout of the third edition has dramatically improved the readability of the book. The third edition has been updated and includes the latest information on the new materials and laser diodes.

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Message from the author: This book is not out of print. The publisher has been taken over recently by Pearson Education, and the wires may have become crossed. If you have difficulty in obtaining a copy, contact them at Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, Essex CM20 2JE, UK, Tel (44)1279 623623. If you are still stuck, e-mail me at [email protected] Negotiations are under way to prepare a new edition with a different publisher. Watch this space.

It's a pity that Saxby's "Practical Holography" is no longer in print. It covers a lot of ground. While the tone is frequently technical and too mathematical for the layman, this is compensated for by the numerous practical illustrations and examples.The developer and bleach formulary is excellent. While I eventually settled on D-19 rather than mixing my own developers, I have not found another bleach as satisfactory or simple as his #2 formula.The section on building your own huge plastic lenses for collimation over large plate areas remains a novel and practical approach to an ongoing problem.Go to your local library and see if they have it. If they don't have it, see if they can get this on loan for you. It's well worth the effort to read.