Optical document security

TL;DR: This book discusses forensic Aspects of Document Counterfeit, security design of Valuable Documents and Products, and an Introduction to Biometrics.

Abstract: Forensic Aspects of Document Counterfeit. Security Design of Valuable Documents and Products. The Evaluation of Document Fraud Resistance. Introduction to Optical Document Security. Security Papers and Special Effects. The Historical Development of Security Printing -- Design and Technology. Security Printing Techniques. Digital Copying Security Elements. Noniridescent Optically Variable Devices. Document Protection by Holograms. Document Protection by Optically Variable Graphics (Kinegram). Zero-Order Grating Microstructures. Optical Thin-Film Security Devices. Liquid Crystal Security Devices. Iridescent Optically Variable Devices -- A Survey. Retroreflective Security Devices. Optical Security in Laminates. Identification Cards. An Introduction to Biometrics.