Optical prism
Optimax Systems

Optical prisms are components with at least two polished plano surfaces separated by a wedge angle. These elements are used to reflect or refract light. Optical prisms can be found in dual channel instruments, anamorphic systems, imaging systems or any other application where beam steering and/or image manipulation is needed.

Optimax prism manufacturing capabilities available with one week delivery include:

• Right Angle • Beam Folding • Windows • Mirror Substrates
• Dove • Wedge
• Dispersion • Precision Flats • Brewster • Grating Substrates
• Blocks • Rhomboids

Optimax prism-related capabilities are listed below. Due to having more than three sides polished or complex coatings, these components require longer deliveries:

• Integrating Bars • Alignment Aides • Polygons • Light Pipes
• Compound Angles • Beam Splitters • Cubes

Specifying Prisms
Below are basic guidelines for defining part geometry:

Choose directly measurable physical perimeters. Use linear dimensions to theoretical sharps.
Specify directly measurable glass angles, not air angles.
Provide a light path to aid visualization. Indicate entrance, reflecting and exit surfaces.