The PCF2525 Calcium Fluoride Right Angle Prism is a high-quality optical component sourced from Knight Optical. This prism, measuring 25 mm in all three dimensions, is a right-angle prism, which means it has a 90-degree angle between its two reflecting surfaces.
The prism is made of Calcium Fluoride (CaF2), a material with the Mal-1963 designation, which is known for its excellent optical properties, including a high transmission rate and a wide range of usable wavelengths. The prism is designed to operate at a wavelength of 588 nm, making it suitable for a variety of applications in the visible light spectrum.
The prism's geometry is a cube, with each side measuring 25 mm. This cube shape, combined with the right-angle design, makes the prism highly versatile and capable of a wide range of optical functions, such as reflection, refraction, and dispersion.
Notably, this prism is uncoated, meaning it does not have any additional layers applied to its surfaces. While coatings can enhance certain optical properties, an uncoated prism can offer advantages such as lower cost, simplicity, and the ability to function well in a wide range of environments.