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    Reflecting rhomboid prisms are precision optical components that laterally displace a laser beam or imaging path by a set distance (equal to the prism length) without inverting, reverting, or changing the direction of the image. Typically manufactured from N-BK7, these prisms utilize total internal reflection (TIR) on two parallel faces oblique to the input/output surfaces. 
    Key Features and Applications 
    • Beam Displacement: Ideal for shifting the optical axis in imaging or laser systems.
    • Maintain Orientation: Does not alter the image orientation or beam angle.
    • Interpupillary Adjustment: Often used in pairs for binocular instruments (e.g., rangefinders, stereoscopic microscopes) to adjust the distance between eyepieces.
    • Structure: Composed of two parallel transmitting faces and two parallel reflecting faces, usually at 45°. 
    Options and Specifications 
    • Materials: Frequently N-BK7 or other specialized glass, often AR-coated (e.g., 1260–1650nm AR coating).
    • Customization: Available in varying sizes, often with custom coatings for increased angular range, according to options from UNI Optics.
    • Common Suppliers: Edmund Optics offers various models, and Knight Optical provides stock options like the 16x15x42mm variant.
    • Types: Standard, miniature 0.5.11, and infrared-specific (e.g., Germanium) for IR imaging systems. 
    Rhomboid prisms can be used individually for parallel beam shift or in pairs for adjustable separation. For comparative information, users can consult MEETOPTICS. 
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    • Rhomboid Prism 16x15x42mm - Knight Optical
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