This report describes tests and evaluation of 649-F plates for recording and storing multiple encoded continuous tone images for optical memories and display devices. Using this plate, up to 9 separate continuous tone images have been superimposed in a single location. Applications to graphical data storage and retrieval devices are discussed. (Author).

Holographic Materials and Optical Systems covers recent research achievements in the areas of volume holographic optical elements and systems, development of functionalized holographic recording materials, and applications in holographic imaging and metrology. Designs of single and multiplexed volume holographic optical elements for laser beam shaping, combining, and redirection are covered, and their properties are studied theoretically and experimentally. The high impact of holography in imaging and metrology is demonstrated by applications spreading from thickness and surface measurements, through antenna metrology and analyzing high-density gradients in fluid mechanics to characterization of live objects in clinical diagnostics. Novel functionalized materials used in dynamic or permanent holographic recording cover photopolymers, photochromics, photo-thermo-refractive glasses, and hybrid organic-inorganic media.

"Silver-Halide Recording Materials" gives a detailed analysis of the theory,the characteristics, the manufacturing, and the processing methods of silver-halide materials used for the recording of holograms. Emphasis is placed on the selection of suitable silver-halide materials for conventional as well as special holographic applications. A detailed accountof current developing and bleaching mehtods used in the production of silver-halide holograms is given. The author also supplies a large number of recipes for diffeerent types of processing baths. The text is complemented by a comprehensive list of references which will facilitate anyfurther study. The monograph will be suitable for courses in holography, where the student possesses some background knowledge as regards the general holographic process and the holographic technique.

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