PRODUCT FAMILY

Wedge Prisms

Wedge prisms introduce a controlled angular deviation for fine beam steering, alignment correction and paired-wedge scanning.

Compare K9 optical glass and UV fused silica precision families by wedge angle, aperture and transmitted wavefront requirements.

WEDGE PRISMS · SELECTION OVERVIEW

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

SELECTION PRIORITIES

Choose wedge prisms 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.

PRODUCT FINDER

Wedge Prisms

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

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UVFS High-Precision Wedge Prism

10 models available

UV Fused SilicaUltraviolet (200-400 nm)Wedge Prism

Starting at$114.71 View models →

K9 High-Precision Wedge Prism

28 models available

K9 Optical GlassNear-IR (700-1400 nm)Wedge Prism

Starting at$51.47 View models →

SELECTION QUESTIONS

Wedge Prisms 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.