Right Angle Prisms: Versatile Tools for Light Manipulation and Image Rotation

Right angle prisms are optical components designed based on the 90° concept, capable of producing inverted or reversed images, depending on the prism's orientation. When combined, two right angle prisms can synthesize images and offset light beams, making them indispensable in various optical systems.

Core Functions

Directional Deflection: Deflects light by 90° or 180°, enabling image rotation or beam offset.

Image Manipulation: Produces inverted or reversed images, facilitating precise image control in optical systems.

Core Applications

Right angle prisms are essential for resolving issues related to space constraints in camera and light source installations. They can:

Facilitate Compact Designs: Enable the placement of cameras and light sources in confined spaces without interference.

Enable Surround Imaging: Multiple prisms can be used to rotate images by 90° on the sides of a product, allowing a single camera to capture images around the entire product.

Key Features and Operation

1. Total Internal Reflection (TIR):

When light enters through one of the right-angle faces, it undergoes total internal reflection at the hypotenuse, exiting through the other right-angle face at a 90° angle.

2. 180° Light Deflection:

When light enters through the hypotenuse, it undergoes total internal reflection at the two right-angle faces, exiting parallel to the incident light but in the opposite direction, achieving a 180° deflection regardless of the incident angle.

3. Reflective Coatings:

By applying a reflective coating to the hypotenuse, the prism becomes a right angle reflective prism. This allows light to be reflected by the coating rather than by total internal reflection, minimizing material absorption effects.

Right angle prisms are widely used in:

Photography and Imaging: For image rotation and alignment in cameras and optical systems.

Alignment and Calibration: In instruments requiring precise beam deflection and image manipulation.

Scientific and Industrial Applications: For compact optical designs and surround imaging in microscopy, robotics, and manufacturing.

Bena Optics offers high-quality right angle prisms designed to meet the exacting standards of optical precision. Our prisms are crafted to provide accurate light deflection, image rotation, and beam offset, making them ideal for a wide range of applications.

Precision Engineering: Our right angle prisms are meticulously manufactured to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and reliability.

Wide Range of Applications: From photography to scientific instruments, our prisms are designed to enhance performance across various fields.

Advanced Coatings: Reflective and anti-reflective coatings ensure optimal functioning and minimal loss of light.