Fused silica equilateral prism is an equilateral triangular prism made of fused silica with unique optical properties and is widely used in optical systems in the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS) to near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. The following is a detailed characterization and application analysis: Basic structure of an equilateral prism Geometry: the cross-section is an equilateral triangle with three sides of equal length and three interior angles of 60°. Material: common optical glass (e.g. BK7, fused silica) or transparent plastic (e.g. acrylic), different materials affect the refractive index and dispersion properties. Comparison of fused silica and other material prisms Fused Silica Prism: Transmission Range: 180nm – 2.5μm Fused Silica Prism: UV Transmittance: Excellent Fused Silica Prism: Laser Induced Damage Threshold: High Fused Silica Prism: Cost: Middling
Excellent Optical Properties High transmittance: fused silica or crystal has high transmittance in the UV to NIR (170nm-2500nm) wavelength, especially suitable for UV optical systems Low chromatic dispersion: high Abbe number, low chromatic dispersion, reduced chromatic aberration, suitable for applications requiring broad spectrum or precise control of monochromatic light (e.g. laser systems, spectrometers) Stable Physicochemical Properties High temperature resistance: can withstand high temperatures (softening point of fused silica is about 1700°C), suitable for high temperature environments (e.g. laser processing, aerospace optics) Corrosion resistance: resistant to acid, alkali and humid environment, more durable than ordinary optical glass Low coefficient of thermal expansion: excellent thermal stability, small deformation during temperature change, suitable for high-precision instruments (such as interferometers, astronomical telescopes)
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