Handbook of Optical Holography

There is much that is excellent about this large book, including as it does among its authors almost every holographic scientist of repute. It is, indeed, full of immensely useful information (if only you could find it; the index is infuriatingly inadequate). The authors write in a variety of styles, and the academic level and the depth of treatment vary widely from chapter to chapter. There are gaps in the material which the serious student will find frustrating, and some topics are treated at what seems excessive length in view of their limited importance. Nevertheless, this is an extremely valuable book, which contains much information not readily available elsewhere [ 1 ].