PRODUCT FAMILY

Retroreflectors

Corner-cube retroreflectors return an incident beam toward its source through three mutually perpendicular reflections.

K9 optical glass and UV fused silica families suit alignment, interferometry, surveying and distance-measurement systems with reduced sensitivity to prism orientation.

RETROREFLECTORS · SELECTION OVERVIEW

Related families

Beam-Steering Prisms Dispersing Prisms Retroreflectors Right-Angle Prisms Wedge Prisms

SELECTION PRIORITIES

Choose retroreflectors around the optical requirement

2 product families are available. Use the engineering filters below to narrow the catalog before comparing exact models.

Required beam function

Start with path folding, image rotation, dispersion, fine steering or return-to-source alignment, then select prism geometry.

Angular performance

Compare apex or deviation angle, angular tolerance and transmitted or reflected wavefront at the system wavelength.

Aperture and coating

Confirm usable aperture, substrate and coated-face orientation before fixing the mechanical layout.

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Retroreflectors

Compare product families, then open a family to select the exact model, dimensions and coating.

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UVFS Corner Cube Retroreflector

20 models available

UV Fused SilicaNear-IR (700-1400 nm)Corner Cube

Starting at$283.82 View models →

K9 Corner Cube Retroreflector

47 models available

K9 Optical GlassNear-IR (700-1400 nm)Corner Cube

Starting at$161.76 View models →

SELECTION QUESTIONS

Retroreflectors FAQ

Technical answers to the questions that most often affect model selection.

How do I select the correct prism geometry?

Start with the required optical function: right-angle prisms fold a path, Dove and roof prisms control image orientation, dispersing prisms separate wavelengths, wedge prisms provide fine beam steering, and corner cubes return a beam toward its source.

What is the difference between K9 and fused-silica prisms?

K9 optical glass is cost-effective for visible applications. UV fused silica offers ultraviolet transmission, lower thermal expansion and better resistance to thermal shock. Material dispersion must also be considered for spectroscopy and broadband systems.

Which prism tolerances should be specified?

Review angular tolerance, dimensional tolerance, surface flatness, surface quality, transmitted or reflected wavefront and coating. For retroreflectors, also verify return-angle or beam-deviation performance at the model level.