Dispersion Prisms
BK7:
Advantages: High optical clarity, low inclusion content, and good transmission from visible to near-infrared wavelengths.
Applications: General-purpose optical components where cost-effectiveness and good performance are essential.
UV Fused Silica (UVFS):
Advantages: Excellent transmission in the UV range, low thermal expansion, and high resistance to thermal shock.
Applications: UV applications, high-power laser systems, and environments with significant temperature fluctuations.
SF11:
Advantages: High refractive index and good dispersion characteristics.
Applications: Precision optics requiring high dispersion and applications in spectroscopy.