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Right-angle prisms (BK7)
These Right
Angle Prisms are typically used for turning a beam
by 90º. Uncoated Right-angle Prisms give total
internal reflection of up to 100%, up to a critical
angle, corresponding to 5.7º externally for BK7
(@587nm) Right-angle Prisms can also be used as an internal
or front surface mirror when the hypotenuse is mirror
coated, however it is important that it is kept clean.
These Right-angle Prisms are available in two grades,
either as Precision or Standard grade. The precision
grade has flatter faces with more accurate angles.
The
AR Coated range achieving 99% overall efficiency with
multilayer coatings for 450-900nm on entry and exit
faces.
The
Protected range have the hypotenuse aluminised and black
painted for protection (R=85% typically).
The
External range have the hypotenuse coated with protected
aluminised for use as mirrors.
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