High-Precision Pentagonal Prism by ARD Optics

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Specifications

Material: BK7, FS, N-SF11, Other
Dimension (A): 8 mm
Dimension (B): 30 mm
Mounting: Unmounted
Surface Quality: S/D 20/10
Surface Flatness: λ/6 @ 632 nm
Angular Accuracy: ±20 arc seconds
Linear Dimensions Tolerances: ±0.01 mm
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Features

  • Custom-Designed Fabrication: Tailor-made pentagonal prisms crafted according to client specifications for a perfect fit in your optical setup.
  • Superior Surface Quality: Optically polished surfaces with an exceptional S/D 20/10 quality level that meets the stringent MIL-PRF-13830B standards.
  • High Surface Flatness: Achieve optimal performance with surface flatness up to λ/6 at 632nm, crucial for precise optical applications.
  • Precision Angles: Angular accuracy of up to ±20 arc seconds ensures that the prism will perform with the utmost precision in critical applications.
  • Tight Dimensional Tolerances: With linear dimensions tolerances of just ±0.01mm, the prisms are crafted with incredible accuracy.
  • Versatile Material Options: Choose from various high-quality materials including BK7, FS, N-SF11, or inquire about additional options to meet your specific needs.
  • Compact and Efficient Design: With dimensions of 8mm (Side A) and 30mm (Side B), the prism’s design is both compact and efficient for versatile applications.
  • Expertise and Experience: Backed by ARD Optics' experience in custom optics, ensuring high-quality products and customer satisfaction.
  • Ready for Custom Mounting: The prism comes unmounted, providing flexibility for custom mounting solutions to suit various setups.

Applications

  • Beam Steering: In laser systems, the prism can be used to steer a beam of light to a specific direction without changing its path length.
  • Image Rotation: Pentagonal prisms can be used in optical systems to rotate images, which is useful in microscopy and imaging applications.
  • Dispersion of Light: Utilizing the prism's properties to disperse light into its spectrum; useful in spectroscopy for analyzing the properties of light.
  • Optical Path Length Adjustment: In interferometry, the prisms can be used to alter optical path lengths for creating interference patterns for measurement and analysis.
  • Optical Instrumentation: Incorporated in devices like telescopes, microscopes, and other optical instruments to manipulate light paths and improve image quality.
  • Laser Alignment: Used within laser systems to align or re-direct the laser beam with precision.
  • Educational Demonstrations: Serving as an educational tool in classrooms and laboratories for demonstrating optical phenomena like refraction and dispersion.
  • Research and Development: Employed in R&D labs for experimenting with light paths, beam steering, and other optical characteristics.
  • Photonics and Fiber Optics: Used in photonics systems for manipulating light paths, particularly in fiber optic communication systems.
  • Quality Control: In manufacturing, the prisms can be a part of inspection systems to ensure product quality through precise imaging and measurements.