How to make a hologram by myself ?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the process of creating holograms independently, with participants exploring the necessary materials and methods, including the use of lasers and optical plates. The conversation includes inquiries about DIY approaches and traditional techniques in holography.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to create a hologram and seeks clarification on what an optical plate is and whether it can be made at home.
  • Another participant shares a link to a website with information on amateur holography.
  • A participant recommends the "Holography Handbook," highlighting its practical tips for making holograms and constructing an optical table, while noting the need for a laser with a reasonable coherence length.
  • There is mention of a holography kit, although its quality is not vouched for by the participant sharing the link.
  • One participant references a friend's holography project from an experimental physics class, indicating a potential resource for further information.
  • A participant reiterates the recommendation of the "Holography Handbook" and expresses a desire for free information on creating holograms, indicating a concern about costs associated with the materials.
  • Another participant shares a link to a different resource but expresses a preference for traditional holography methods that utilize lasers, questioning the relevance of the previous link.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best methods or resources for creating holograms, with various opinions on the necessity of lasers and the quality of suggested resources. Multiple competing views on traditional versus modern approaches remain evident.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the availability of free resources and the definitions of traditional methods in holography. There are also unresolved questions regarding the effectiveness and quality of the suggested kits and links.

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I want to create a hologram by myself . How can I create it . I know that I need a laser a optic plate . But what is optic plate ? Can I make it by myself ?
 
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I mentioned this book in a recent holography thread, but I'll mention it here again. Check out the Holography Handbook:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0894960164/?tag=pfamazon01-20

It has lots of practical tips for making your own holograms, including making your optical table with a sand table -- pretty creative. You'll still need a laser with a reasonable coherence length, but the rest of the stuff is easy to make or buy from Edmund Scientific, etc.
 
A few friends of mine did a Holography project for an experimental physics class last year. I'll see if I can find a copy of the paper for you.
 
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berkeman said:
I mentioned this book in a recent holography thread, but I'll mention it here again. Check out the Holography Handbook:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0894960164/?tag=pfamazon01-20
It has lots of practical tips for making your own holograms, including making your optical table with a sand table -- pretty creative. You'll still need a laser with a reasonable coherence length, but the rest of the stuff is easy to make or buy from Edmund Scientific, etc.
It need money to buy . I want something free . Do you have any free information on creating holograms
 
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http://home.earthlink.net/~drestinblack/hologram.htm"
 
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Danger said:
http://home.earthlink.net/~drestinblack/hologram.htm"
I want to learn the tradisional way to make hologram but the link you recommend to me is not the tradisional way because it doesn't use laser . Do you have another link .
 
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