Hologravure as a computer-generated and laser engraved scratch hologram

Autor: Ángel G. Augier, Raúl B. Sánchez
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Optics Communications. 284:112-117
ISSN: 0030-4018
DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2010.09.008
Popis: We presented “hologravure” as the generalization of a scratch hologram, generated by computer from a three-dimensional (3D) model by using an appropriate software, and laser-drawing with a conventional engraver-laser system. For making this type of computer-generated hologram, neither diffractive optics, nor mask pattern or photo-reduction of a transparency onto a high resolution film plate is needed. The shape of a 3D virtual object is encoded in a two-dimensional (2D) multiple circular-scratch drawing. A computer program was created for generating the holograms. Hologravures representing several 3D models are engraved on different materials, and the quality of the lines traced by the CO 2 laser is considered. Sheets of acrylic, polycarbonate, glass and thermo-resistant pieces of acetate were tested. Reconstructed images of all this computer-generated and laser engraved holograms and also of computer assisted and hand-drawn scratch holograms, synthesized by means of the same software are shown.
Databáze: OpenAIRE