Introduction.- Diffraction and Fourier Optics.- Principles of Holography.-Basic Methods of Numerical Diffraction.- Digital Holography Configurations.- Theoretical Studies of Digital Holography.- Suppression of DC & Twin Image Terms.- Phase Shifting Digital Holography.- Numerical Techniques of Digital Holography.- Special Techniques of Digital Holography.- Digital Holographic Microscopy.- Low Coherence and Tomographic Techniques.
Digital holography is an emerging field of new paradigm in general imaging applications. The book presents an introduction to the theoretical and numerical principles and reviews the research and development activities in digital holography, with emphasis on the microscopy techniques and applications. Topics covered include the general theory of diffraction and holography formations, and practical instrumentation and experimentation of digital holography. Various numerical techniques are described that give rise to the unique and versatile capabilities of digital holography. Representative special techniques and applications of digital holography are discussed. The book is intended for researchers interested in developing new techniques and exploring new applications of digital holography.
Provides the foundations and new developments of digital holography with emphasis on the microscopy techniques and applications Presents vital mathematical and numerical principles in a clear, yet highly-detailed, manner Supplies a concise but comprehensive introduction to the field, allowing the reader to attain enough technical background to begin experimentation and exploration