Optical prisms are versatile components used to bend, reflect, or displace light paths. Right angle prisms, for example, redirect light at 90°, producing inverted or reverted images depending on orientation. They can also serve as 90° reflectors or 180° retroreflectors using total internal reflection (TIR), providing near 100% reflectivity. Available in various substrates like N-BK7, UV Fused Silica, and Germanium, these prisms can be customized with coatings, including anti-reflection (AR) and aluminum, for optimized performance across UV, visible, and infrared applications. Additionally, dove prisms are ideal for rotating images by 180°.
