h one another.” (www.holoworld.com/holo/quest4) I said earlier that there are several different types of Laser’s. The one the works best for holograms are LASER diode, which costs about $14-15.00. Some people may argue that the HeNe LASER is far more accurate, however it costs between $800-900.00. I guess it really just depends on how much money you want to spend and how involved you are with holograms.By now you are probably interested in how exactly holograms are made. The holograms that are typically for sale in shops are made in a professional holography laboratory. “A typical lab consists of a LASER, a vibration-isolated optical table, lenses, mirrors, optical holders and other assorted equipment. You will also find a dark-room for processing of the hologram.” (www.holoworld.com/holo/quest/4) With the inexpensive diode laser, it is now easier for more people to become involved with this new technology.Right now we still need laser’s to produce holograms. But we do not need them to view a hologram. As for viewing the hologram, well it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out, but I will suggest a few tips. If you have purchased your hologram from a store, it was more than likely produced using “white-light reflection.” These are popular because the may be framed and hung on a wall. You should place it at a reasonable height for both adults and children to view, have it at a starting angle of about 45*, and adjust the angle until you get the best view of the hologram. The best bulb to is to use a clear halogen bulb, avoid any fluorescent lighting because it will blur the image.Looking at a hologram is just like looking at something that is really right in front of your eyes. In fact, some holograms are so real that you want to take your hand and touch it—but your hand goes right through it.Now I would like to draw your attention back to my opening paragraph...
