title: Image plane holograms for holographic microscopy.
abstract: We have studied the use of image holograms in holographic microscopy. Reducing the degree of spatial coherence in the reconstructing light source reduces the speckle in the reconstructed real image field. A careful choice of recording parameters is necessary to retain the resolution needed to study microscopic objects. Sample photomicrographs of test targets, blood cells, and human hairs are included.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Vahala