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  1. Holography - Wikipedia

    In principle, it is possible to make a hologram for any type of wave. A hologram is a recording of an interference pattern that can reproduce a 3D light field using diffraction. In general usage, a …

  2. How Holograms Work - HowStuffWorks

    Aug 30, 2023 · Holograms, or holographs, are images that have parallax and depth. These images are most commonly used to prevent forgeries, and can be found on licenses, credit cards and IDs.

  3. Holography | Optics, 3D Imaging & Laser Technology | Britannica

    Jan 30, 2026 · In the 1970s, Valerie Thomas invented a way to transmit three-dimensional images, or holograms, that appear to be real, which led to her invention of the "illusion transmitter," for which …

  4. How holograms work - Explain that Stuff

    Mar 26, 2022 · An easy-to-understand explanation of what holograms are, how they're made, and what they can be used for.

  5. Different Types of Holograms - holocenter

    There are a number of ways of making digital holograms in which small regions of the film, termed ‘Voxels’ or ‘Hogels’, are exposed to the pre-calculated fringe pattern, such as by using a spatial light …

  6. Hologram Technology: Understanding How it Works in 2024

    Aug 7, 2024 · Holograms provide a realistic visual experience that captures three-dimensional images without the need for special tools, like 3D glasses. This effect is created through holography, an …

  7. Holograms - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Holograms are the most general, complex, and flexible means of light manipulation so far invented. Naturally, they have many applications in optical neural networks.

  8. 4.8: Holography - Physics LibreTexts

    Holography is the process of producing holograms and, although they are recorded on photographic film, the process is quite different from normal photography. Holography uses light interference or …

  9. Introduction to Holography - ThoughtCo

    Jun 10, 2025 · Holograms create three-dimensional images by using light interference patterns from laser beams. Lasers make holograms because their light is coherent, meaning it has the same …

  10. What Are the Main Types of Holograms? - INTEGRAF

    What is a hologram? Here's an overview to reflection, transmission, and hybrid holograms, i.e. embossed hologram stickers, computer generated holograms, and others.