Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Display

Published in 2006 by Springer, this academic text was authored by Ting-Chung Poon, a distinguished professor specializing in optical information processing. The book was developed to serve as a comprehensive technical guide for researchers and engineers navigating the transition from traditional 2D imaging to the emerging field of three-dimensional display technology. It emerged at a time when the practical application of holography was moving from laboratory experimentation toward digital implementation, providing a structured approach to the mathematical and physical principles involved.

The design of the volume reflects the rigorous standards of Springer’s Optical Sciences series, prioritizing clarity in mathematical derivation and systematic presentation of complex concepts like Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. It was intended to function as both a graduate-level textbook and a professional reference, gathering widely dispersed research into a singular, cohesive framework. Upon its release, it was well-received within the optics community for its focus on three-dimensional television and its emphasis on computer-generated holography, establishing itself as a foundational resource for students of modern photonics.