
Wedge prisms are used as beam steering elements in optical systems, playing a role in optic analogous to that of the wobble plate in mechanics. The wedge apex angle is necessary to produce a given minimum deviation or deflection.
BK7 Wedges
Material: UV fused silica
Design Wavelength: 632.8 nm
Design Index: n=1.48575 at 308nm
Diameter Tolerance: +0.0, -0.1mm,
Thickness Tolerance: ± 0.2mm
Surface Quality: 60-40 scratch and dig
Wedge Angle: ±1 minute
Flatness: l/4 at 632.8 nm
Protective Bevel |
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Part No.
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φ(mm)
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β |
α
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WED2505
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25.4
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1°
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2°4'
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WED2506
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25.4
|
2°
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4°7'
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WED2507
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25.4
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4°
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8°14'
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WED2508
|
25.4
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6°
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12°21'
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Note: Other sizes and coating are available upon request.
Fused Silica Wedges
Material: BK7 Grade A Optical Glass
Design Wavelength: 632.8 nm
Design Index: n=1.51467 at 632.8nm
Diameter Tolerance: +0.0, -0.1mm,
Thickness Tolerance:± 0.2mm
Surface Quality: 60-40 scratch and dig
Wedge Angle: ±1 minute
Flatness: l/4 at 632.8 nm
Protective Bevel |
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Part No.
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φ(mm)
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β
|
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WED2501
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25.4
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1°
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1°57'
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WED2502
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25.4
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2°
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3°53'
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WED2503
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25.4
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4°
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7°46'
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WED2504
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25.4
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6°
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11°39'
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Note: Other sizes and coating are available upon request.