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Gabor's holography: seven decades influencing optics [Invited]
Applied Optics
|February 24, 2022
Summary
Holography, invented by Dennis Gabor, reconstructs object wavefronts. This review explores diverse holographic applications across the electromagnetic spectrum, celebrating Gabor's Nobel Prize.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Wavefront Reconstruction
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Applications
Background:
- Holography originated from Dennis Gabor's concept for wavefront reconstruction.
- Gabor's 1971 Nobel Prize in Physics recognized this foundational invention.
- Early development faced challenges, with widespread adoption delayed until the advent of lasers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dennis Gabor's Nobel Prize.
- To explore selected applications of holography across the electromagnetic spectrum.
- To offer a non-chronological perspective on holography's diverse uses.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on holography applications.
- Focus on a subset of holographic uses in optics.
- Examination of holographic principles across various spectral ranges.
Main Results:
- Holography has enabled numerous unforeseen applications.
- The review highlights specific examples of holography in optics.
- Selected applications demonstrate holography's versatility.
Conclusions:
- Dennis Gabor's invention of holography has had a profound impact.
- Holography continues to find novel applications beyond its initial scope.
- This review provides a focused look at specific holographic applications.
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