Holography Projects for the Evil Genius

McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:02:33 +0000

Holography Projects for the Evil Genius

Authors: Harper, Gavin
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-162400-8
ISBN-10: 0071624007
©2010 | 1st Edition | 176 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: July 2010
Price: US$ 24.95

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Create your own 3-D holograms easily

Holography is a subject with one foot in the arts, and another in the sciences. (The technology behind holography is based on physics. Once understood, this foundation is an invaluable aid to the understanding of optics.) On one level, it is possible to understand relatively little science, and experiment with the creative aspects of holography, and on another level, it is possible to tap a rich vein of scientific experimentation. This makes the book appeal to a wide audience, as it is possible to get stunning results with relatively little understanding of the science. The scientist will be able to expand upon a simple repertoire of techniques, and augment the craft with improved scientific knowledge gained from the book.

As a hobby, holography underwent a surge of interest in the 70s and 80s, and then took a dip in the 90s as a result of the lack of availability of quality holographic emulsions. However, Fuji has recently released a new holographic emulsion, and other companies have followed suit. In addition, the cost of laser pointer diodes has come down drastically, making holography much more affordable and within the reach of the average experimenter.

Features

The most up-to-date resource for this newly improved—and more affordable—field.
Features more than a dozen distinct projects, complete with all required tools, materials, and an international source for everything in the book.
Appeals to those in the art world as well as the scientific field.
Includes a detailed international source of all holographic material suppliers.
More than 100 holograms will be posted on an associated website.

About the Author

Gavin D. J. Harper (Cardiff, WALES) is author of 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius, Build Your Own Car PC, 50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius, Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius, Fuel Cells Projects for the Evil Genius, as well as the upcoming Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels. He has just completed a BSc. (with honors) Technology with the Open University, and an MSc. Architecture: Advanced Environmental & Energy Studies. Gavin will shortly be a research student at WISE Research, an alliance between the Centre for Alternative Technology and the University of East London. He holds an RYA Diesel Engine Servicing Certificate, and is a Ph.D. candidate in the Social, Political, and Economic Impacts of Alternative Vehicles and Fuels at the Business Responsibility, Accountability, Sustainability & Society Research Centre at Cardiff University, under Cardiff Business School.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Optics

Chapter 2 – 3D Vision… and How it Works

Chapter 3 – Lasers… not just for zapping aliens.

Chapter 4 – History of Holography

Chapter 5 – Basic Theory of Holography

Chapter 6 – Making Your First Hologram (Basic Techniques)

Chapter 7 – Processing Your Holograms (Photochemistry)

Chapter 8 – Advanced Holography Techniques

Chapter 9 – Displaying Your Holograms

Appendix I – Constructing your holography lab

Appendix II – Suppliers

Index

Building for Boomers

McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:28:20 +0000

Building for Boomers

Authors: Schriener, Judy
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-159981-8
ISBN-10: 0071599819
©2010 | 1st Edition | 304 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 59.95

Design and Build Housing for the Boomer Generation

This unique resource provides the latest housing data, options, and trends to help you plan, design, and construct homes and communities to meet the requirements and expectations of aging baby boomers. There are 77 million boomers in the United States alone who continue to set the new, higher standard for product change and innovation as they have been doing for decades. Building for Boomers offers targeted information for architects, builders, engineers, developers, remodelers, and suppliers interested in capitalizing on this exploding market.

LEARN HOW TO:

Plan neighborhoods based on local and regional factors, including zoning and other regulations
Understand different types of neighborhoods, such as age-targeted, mixed generations, transit-oriented design (TOD), traditional neighborhood developments (TNDs), cohousing, and others
Integrate aging in place, universal, and green building design concepts
Incorporate technology infrastructure into your designs, including communication, entertainment, lighting, environment, protection, and healthcare
Design single family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments
Explore various design options for living spaces, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and storage
Stay informed of growing trends such as green construction and smart homes
Determine and develop your niche

Tables of Contents

Chapter 1. Boomers: Who They Are, What They Want, Why You Should Care;
Chapter 2. Unexpected Challenges;
Chapter 3. Neighborhood Types;
Chapter 4. Aging in Place, Universal Design, Sustainability and Building Green;
Chapter 5. Technology Turns the Tide;
Chapter 6. Single Family Homes and Townhouses;
Chapter 7. Condos and Apartments;
Chapter 8. The Design Process Step by Step;
Chapter 9. Design Options;
Chapter 10. Looking Ahead;
Chapter 11. Determining and Developing Your Niche;
Chapter 12. Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Boomers;
Appendixes;
Glossary;
Index

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