Holographic interferometry is a well-established diagnostic technique with numerous applications. Spatial distributions of
refractive index can be conveniently visualized using this approh. For example, heat transfer from electronic chips, air flow in
wind tunnels, and acoustic wave propagation have been investigated by the authors using holographic interferometry. Instead of the
conventional holographic film, we use self-developing optical crystals for storage of the holograms. The use of these
(photorefractive) materials will, in our opinion, bring about significant improvements in this techno1ogy.
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