Wedge prisms, commonly crafted from high - quality optical materials such as BK7 glass, share analogous functions with optical windows and can act as isolating components within optical systems. They are engineered to induce a slight, exact angular deviation to light beams, efficiently blocking light from reverting to its origin. This characteristic renders them immensely useful in applications like laser alignment systems, optical measurement instruments, and imaging arrangements. With precise control over the deviation angle—typically featuring strict tolerances—they guarantee dependable performance across diverse optical setups. Whether in research laboratories or industrial optical applications, wedge prisms play a pivotal role in optimizing light paths and elevating the accuracy of optical systems.
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Item No :
Wedge PrismProduct Origin :
FZhouSpecification for standard Corner Cube Retroreflector:
Material: | BK7 Grade A optical glass |
Dimension Tolerance: | +0.0,-0.2mm |
Flatness: | λ/4 @ 632.8 nm |
Surface Quality: | 60-40 |
Clear Aperture: | >80% |
Bevel: | 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm x 45° |
BK7 Wedge:
Material: | BK7 Grade A optical glass |
Design Wavelength: | 632.8 nm |
Design Index: | n=1.51467 @ 632.8nm |
Thickness Tolerance: | ±0.2mm |
Wedge Angle: | ±1 minute |
Standard Products:
Part No. | (mm) | b | a |
WED0101 | 25.4 | 1° | 1°57' |
WED0102 | 25.4 | 2° | 3°53' |
WED0103 | 25.4 | 4° | 7°46' |
Fused Silica Wedge:
Material: | UV fused silica |
Design Wavelength: | 632.8 nm |
Design Index: | n=1.48575 @ 308nm |
Thickness Tolerance: | ±0.2mm |
Wedge Angle: | ±1 minute |
Standard Products:
Part No. | (mm) | b | a |
WED0201 | 25.4 | 1° | 2°4' |
WED0202 | 25.4 | 2° | 4°7' |
WED0203 | 25.4 | 4° | 8°14' |