Brand Name: | ZMSH |
Model Number: | Quartz prisms |
MOQ: | 2 |
Price: | 20USD |
Packaging Details: | custom cartons |
Payment Terms: | T/T |
A prism is an optical element in which one or more reflective surfaces are ground into a single piece of glass. It functions to redirect light paths, invert or rotate images, and can be considered as a combination of planar mirrors. Prisms are widely used in laser research, laser optical systems, optical imaging, machine vision, life sciences, and biomedical applications or products.
Prisms can not only deflect light but also adjust image orientation. The design of a prism determines how it interacts with light. When light enters a prism, it may reflect off one or more surfaces before exiting, or it may be refracted as it passes through the prism.
Type | Features |
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Right-Angle Prism | 1. Deviates light path by 90° or 180° 2. Used in image/light path redirection |
Wedge Prism | 1. When used alone, deflects the beam by a specific angle 2. When used in pairs, enables beam shaping or deviation control |
Pentaprism | 1. Deviates light path by 90° 2. Maintains image orientation without inversion or reflection |
Dove Prism | 1. Rotates the image by twice the prism’s rotation angle 2. Output beam remains aligned with the original beam direction |
Hollow Roof Mirror (Reflective) | 1. Deviates light path by 180° 2. Reflective surface is coated with aluminum |
Quartz prisms are widely used in precision optical systems due to their excellent UV transmission, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low birefringence. Their ability to precisely manipulate light paths through refraction and reflection makes them ideal for high-performance optical applications. Key application areas include:
Q1: What is a quartz prism and how is it different from standard glass prisms?
A1:
A quartz prism is an optical prism made from high-purity crystalline or fused quartz (SiO₂), known for its excellent UV transmission, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Compared to standard glass prisms (e.g., N-BK7), quartz prisms can operate in deeper UV ranges, withstand higher temperatures, and are more suitable for harsh or high-energy environments.
Q2: What wavelength range can quartz prisms transmit?
A2:
Quartz prisms offer a wide transmission range, typically from 180 nm (deep UV) to 2.2 μm (near-infrared). This makes them ideal for ultraviolet lasers, fluorescence spectroscopy, and IR beam steering.
Q3: Are quartz prisms resistant to high temperatures?
A3:
Yes. Quartz has a high thermal stability with a softening point around 1,620°C and excellent resistance to thermal shock. This makes quartz prisms suitable for high-power laser optics and high-temperature measurement systems.
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ZMSH specializes in high-tech development, production, and sales of special optical glass and new crystal materials. Our products serve optical electronics, consumer electronics, and the military. We offer Sapphire optical components, mobile phone lens covers, Ceramics, LT, Silicon Carbide SIC, Quartz, and semiconductor crystal wafers. With skilled expertise and cutting-edge equipment, we excel in non-standard product processing, aiming to be a leading optoelectronic materials high-tech enterprise.
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