Optical prisms, transparent optical elements with polished flat surfaces for light refraction or reflection, find utility in beam deviation and image orientation adjustments.
In demanding applications across various industries, particularly in challenging environments like vacuum, high heat, and corrosive atmospheres, single crystal sapphire (Al2O3) prisms stand out. With an impressive surface hardness rating of 9 on the Mohs scale, high thermal conduction, and resistance to common chemical acids and alkalis, sapphire prisms excel, especially in laser systems.
The outstanding structural strength of sapphire allows the production of more compact prisms compared to those made from other materials. Sapphire demonstrates excellent transmittance within the range of 0.15 to 5.5 m, covering the UV to MWIR wavelength spectrum. This, coupled with good transmission characteristics in the visible and near-IR spectrum, makes sapphire an ideal choice for optical prisms in specialized fields such as space technology, where resistance to scratches and high temperatures is essential.
Blue Box optics specializes in manufacturing custom sapphire prisms in various sizes and diameters tailored for optical applications in the visible, UV, and near-infrared spectra. Our offerings include customized prisms based on customer specifications, featuring diverse shapes such as right-angle prisms, 60° equilateral dispersing prisms, and other custom designs like dove prisms, Penta prisms, roof prisms, and rhomboid prisms.
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