Optical Prisms - Types and Applications
Optical prisms are widely used in modern photonics and optical systems. By controlling refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light, prisms play an important role in lasers, imaging, spectroscopy, communication, and medical devices.
Main Types of Optical Prisms
Right Angle Prism – used for beam steering, image rotation, and internal reflection.
Beam Splitter Prism – divides a single light beam into two paths, widely applied in interferometers and measurement systems.
Polarizing Prism – converts unpolarized light into polarized light with high extinction ratio.
Dispersing Prism – separates light into different wavelengths, commonly used in spectrometers.
Dove Prism – rotates an image without changing its propagation direction.
Penta Prism – deflects light by 90° without image inversion, applied in cameras and surveying instruments.
Applications of Optical Prisms
Laser systems: beam steering, beam splitting, polarization control.
Imaging & projection: microscopes, telescopes, cameras, projectors.
Spectroscopy: wavelength dispersion and analysis.
Optical communication: polarization management and signal routing.
Medical devices: endoscopes, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment.
Why Choose Our Optical Prisms?
At RAY-Photonics Co., LTD, we manufacture high precision prisms using BK7, fused silica, sapphire, and other advanced optical materials. With AR coating, dielectric coating, and polarizing coating, our prisms ensure excellent transmission, durability, and performance. We also provide custom optical prisms designed for specific applications.
