How are holograms possible?

Why it was recommended

this might be one of my most favorite videos ever single-handedly changing my understanding of holograms

Strong recommendationomneity · Original2025-09

What it covers

3Blue1Brown explains how holograms record a 3D scene on 2D film, using wave diffraction and phase. The video includes demonstrations of several real holograms. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

3Blue1Brown

Length

46 min 24 sec

Year

2024

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