BK7 Dove Prisms - Albrighter Technology
Description
The Dove prism is a specialized optical component designed to efficiently rotate an image by 180° while removing the right angle. It achieves this through internal total reflection based on the critical angle principle, resulting in precise image inversion. Crafted from high-quality BK7 material, this prism offers reliability and durability for various optical applications.
The Dove prism, with its precision engineering and versatile capabilities, serves as a fundamental component across various industries, contributing to the advancement of optical technologies and applications.
BK7 Dove Prisms - Albrighter Technology
Specifications |
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| Material: | BK7 |
| Dimension (A): | 8-110 mm |
| Dimension (B): | 2-25 mm |
| Dimension (h): | 2-25 mm |
| Mounting: | Unmounted |
Features
- Image Reversal: With its unique design, the Dove prism effectively flips images by 180°, providing versatile solutions for optical systems requiring precise image rotation.
- Optical Axis Rotation: The prism's image rotation angle is twice the prism's angle, making it ideal for applications demanding controlled image manipulation.
- Internal Total Reflection: Leveraging the critical angle principle, the Dove prism ensures efficient light transmission and reflection, contributing to high optical performance.
- Dimensional Accuracy: Manufactured with precision, the prism adheres to strict dimensional tolerances (A, B, C), ensuring consistency and compatibility within optical setups.
- Optical Properties: Featuring excellent surface flatness (λ/4@633nm) and surface quality (60/40), the prism delivers clear and distortion-free images, crucial for optical clarity.
- Versatile Options: Available in various dimensions and configurations, including different sizes (A, B, C), angle tolerances, and bevel specifications, offering flexibility to suit diverse application requirements.
- Coating Options: The prism can be supplied uncoated or with custom coatings upon request, enabling tailored solutions for specific optical needs.
Summary:
- Material: BK7
- Dimension Tolerance (A(H),B,C): ±0.05mm
- Surface Flatness: λ/4@633nm
- Surface Quality: 60/40
- Angle Tolerance: ±3 arc min
- Bevel: <0.3mmx45°
- Coating: Uncoated or as requests
Applications
- Imaging Systems: Dove prisms find extensive use in optical systems requiring precise image orientation, such as periscopes, endoscopes, and camera systems.
- Interferometry: Their ability to rotate images accurately makes Dove prisms invaluable in interferometric setups for precise measurement and alignment tasks.
- Ophthalmology: In ophthalmic instruments and devices, Dove prisms facilitate image inversion and rotation, aiding in diagnostic procedures and vision correction.
- Military and Aerospace: These prisms play a vital role in military and aerospace applications, including target tracking, surveillance systems, and navigation instruments.
- Scientific Research: Dove prisms are essential components in scientific instruments and research setups, supporting experiments in spectroscopy, microscopy, and laser systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A dove prism is a right prism that removes the right angle and can reverse the image by 180° through the prism.
The image rotating angle is twice the angle of the prism, with the optical axis as the rotation axis.
The dove prism is made of BK7 material.
The dimension tolerances for the dove prism are ±0.05mm for dimensions A, B, and C.
The dove prism can be either uncoated or coated based on customer requests.