holographic display

3D floating image

A holographic display creates three-dimensional images that appear to float in space, viewable from multiple angles without special glasses.

Unlike flat screens, holographic displays project light to simulate depth and volume: The museum's holographic display showed the artifact from all sides.

True holography uses interference patterns of light; many commercial "holographic displays" are actually clever illusions using mirrors, fans, or transparent screens.

Related
  • 3DThree-axis spatial representation
  • projectionSomething that extends outward
  • laserConcentrated light device
  • laser beamFocused, amplified light emission
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation

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Opposites
dimensionality

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Thin electronic display

LCD screen · LED screen · plasma screen · CRT monitor · computer monitor

technological advancement

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Electron-beam display device

CRT · analog display · printed page · chalkboard · dial gauge

tangibility

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Large outdoor advertising structure

poster · printed matter

Family

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