glassprism
A glass prism is an optical component made from transparent glass with flat, polished surfaces that intersect at a defined angle. When light enters a prism, it is refracted at the interfaces between air and glass, and, depending on the material and geometry, can be dispersed into its constituent wavelengths. The most common form is the triangular prism, though prisms can have other shapes for specialized functions.
In dispersion-prism configurations, shorter wavelengths bend more than longer wavelengths, producing a spectrum of colors. The
Materials and fabrication notes: prisms are typically made from optical glasses with high clarity, such as
Applications cover a range of optical uses, including spectroscopy and prism-based spectrometers, imaging systems, cameras and