High speed holocinematography using spatial multiplexing for image separation

Abstract

Up to eight holograms are successively recorded at maximum repetition rates of 20kHz. A multiply Q-switched ruby laser is used to produce the series of coherent light pulses for hologram exposure. All holograms are recorded on the same plate. Image separation of different holograms is achieved by spatial multiplexing using a rotating disk with apertures directly in front of the holographic plate. The performance of the technique is demonstrated by reconstructions of a hologram series taken of laser produced cavitation bubbles following optical breakdown in water.