Holography Projects for the Evil Genius

Take Your Imagination to Another DimensionThis wickedly inventive guide explores the art and science of holography and shows you how to create your own intriguing holograms using inexpensive materials.Holography Projects for the Evil Geniusexplains the tools and techniques you need to know to represent three dimensions on a flat, two-dimensional plane.Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this do-it-yourself book presents a wide variety of holography projects--including science fair ideas--that are guaranteed to impress. You'll find detailed guidelines and parameters as well as discussions of the theory behind the practice.Holography Projects for the Evil Genius: Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations for each project Allows you to customize your projects Includes details on the scientific principles behind the projects Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed, along with sourcesEnlightening coverage of: The history of holography Human vision basics Practical optics How to bend and distort laser light to form a hologram Holographic chemistry Setting up your holography workshop Working with lasers, glass plates, and film Basic to advanced holographic setups Advanced holographic chemical preparations Computer-generated holography Electronic circuits for holographers

Gavin D. J. Harper (Cardiff, WALES) is author of 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius, Build Your Own Car PC, 50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius, Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius, Fuel Cells Projects for the Evil Genius, as well as the Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels. He has recently completed a BSc. (with honors) Technology with the Open University, and an MSc. Architecture: Advanced Environmental & Energy Studies. Gavin will shortly be a research student at WISE Research, an alliance between the Centre for Alternative Technology and the University of East London. He holds an RYA Diesel Engine Servicing Certificate, and is a Ph.D. candidate in the Social, Political, and Economic Impacts of Alternative Vehicles and Fuels at the Business Responsibility, Accountability, Sustainability & Society Research Centre at Cardiff University, under Cardiff Business School.

Acknowledgments; Introduction to Holography; Chapter 1. History of Holography; Chapter 2. How We See in Three Dimensions; Chapter 3. Basic Practical Optics; Chapter 4. Light and Lasers; Chapter 5. How Holography Works; Chapter 6. Holographic Chemistry; Chapter 7. Your Holography Workshop; Chapter 8. Simple Holography; Chapter 9. Intermediate Holography; Chapter 10. Advanced Holographic Projects; Chapter 11. Advanced Holographic Chemistry; Chapter 12. Computer-Generated Holography; Chapter 13. Useful Electronic Circuits for Holographers; Chapter 14. Science Fair Projects for Holographers; Chapter 15. Other Non-Holographic Three-Dimensional Projects; Chapter 16. What Next for Holography?; Glossary; Suppliers' Index; Index