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Optical Prisms Specifications

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Prism Type




          The shape of a prism determines its effect on a beam of light or image.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Anamorphic
 
     Anamorphic prism pairs are used mainly to correct the asymmetric beam shape of a laser diode from elliptical to near circular shape.
 
   Corner Cube Retroreflector
 
     Corner Cube Retroreflector prisms are designed to reflect any ray or beam entering the prism face, regardless of the orientation of the prism, back onto itself.
 
   Dove
 
     Dove prisms are a truncated form of right angle prism which use total internal reflection to produce an image that emerges without deviation but is inverted. The main application for these prisms is as image rotators.
 
   Equilateral
 
     Equilateral prisms are used routinely as dispersing elements where spectral separation is required. They provide better brightness than diffraction gratings.
 
   Penta
 
     Penta Prisms deviate an incident beam through 90 degrees without inverting or reversing it. They also show constant deviation of 90 degrees, regardless of prism orientation. Five sides when viewed in cross section.
 
   Rhomboid
 
     Rhomboid prisms are used primarily for controlling and redirecting the optical path without affecting the image orientation.
 
   Right Angle
 
     Right Angle Prisms can be used to direct a beam of light at 90 degrees from the incident, or to retroreflect a beam.
 
   Roof
 
     Roof Prisms, also known as Amici Roof Prisms or Right Angle Roof Prisms, invert and reverse an image as it is deflected 90 degrees.
 
   Wedge
 
     Wedge prisms are mainly used with laser beams, either for elimination of reflections from the second surface, or for beam steering.
 
   Other
 
     Any other prism type not listed.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Largest Dimension




    
 
     Prisms come in a wide variety of shapes with sides of different lengths. This is the largest dimension of that prism.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
Material Specifications




   Prism Material:      Prism Material influences the performance of a prism.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   BK7 Glass
 
     BK7 Glass is boro-crown glass (borosilicate glass). BK7 has a wavelength range of 330-2100 nm and an angular dispersion of 0°42'37".
 
   F2 Glass
 
     F2 has a wavelength range of 350-2200 nm and an angular dispersion of 1°40'45".
 
   SF10 Glass
 
     SF10 has a wavelength range of 400-2400 nm and an angular dispersion of 2°58'25".
 
   UV-grade Fused Silica
 
     UV grade fused silica offer improved transmission in the ultraviolet region compared to crown glass. It's wavelength range is 200-2500 nm and has an angular dispersion of 0°34'01".
 
   Other Material
 
     Any other prism material not listed.
 
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Prism Coatings




   Reflective Coating?
 
     Reflective Coating helps reduce loss of light due to transmission.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Antireflection Coating?
 
     Antireflection Coating helps reduce loss of light due to reflection.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
Prism Surface




   Surface Quality:      Surface quality of the filter glass.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   10-5 Scratch / Dig
 
     A dig is a defect on a polished optical surface that is nearly equal in terms of its length and width. A scratch is a defect on a polished optical surface whose length is many times its width. 10 / 5 indicates the average diameter of the digs to be .05 mm and the average length of a scratch is .10 mm.
 
   20-10 Scratch / Dig
 
     A dig is a defect on a polished optical surface that is nearly equal in terms of its length and width. A scratch is a defect on a polished optical surface whose length is many times its width. 20 / 10 indicates the average diameter of the digs to be .10 mm and the average length of a scratch is .20 mm.
 
   40-20 Scratch / Dig
 
     A dig is a defect on a polished optical surface that is nearly equal in terms of its length and width. A scratch is a defect on a polished optical surface whose length is many times its width. 40 / 20 indicates the average diameter of the digs to be .20 mm and the average length of a scratch is .40 mm.
 
   60-40 Scratch / Dig
 
     A dig is a defect on a polished optical surface that is nearly equal in terms of its length and width. A scratch is a defect on a polished optical surface whose length is many times its width. 60 / 40 indicates the average diameter of the digs to be .40 mm and the average length of a scratch is .60 mm.
 
   80-50 Scratch / Dig
 
     A dig is a defect on a polished optical surface that is nearly equal in terms of its length and width. A scratch is a defect on a polished optical surface whose length is many times its width. 80 / 50 indicates the average diameter of the digs to be .50 mm and the average length of a scratch is .80 mm.
 
   Other
 
      
 
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   Surface Flatness:      The surface flatness of the prism, given in terms of lambda(lambda=633nm).
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   lambda/2
 
     The biggest variation in surface height for the prism is no more then lambda/2 (lambda=633nm).
 
   lambda/4
 
     The biggest variation in surface height for the prism is no more then lambda/4 (lambda=633nm).
 
   lambda/5
 
     The biggest variation in surface height for the prism is no more then lambda/5 (lambda=633nm).
 
   lambda/8
 
     The biggest variation in surface height for the prism is no more then lambda/8 (lambda=633nm).
 
   lambda/10
 
     The biggest variation in surface height for the prism is no more then lambda/10 (lambda=633nm).
 
   lambda/20
 
     The biggest variation in surface height for the prism is no more then lambda/20 (lambda=633nm).
 
   Other
 
     Any other surface quality.
 
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