optical prism

Notes

• transparent optical device with flat, polished surfaces that refract light
• at least 2 of the flat surfaces have an angle between them
  • the angle between the surfaces dependd on the application
• traditional geometrical shape is that of a triangular prism with a triangular base and rectangular sides
• some optical prism are not in the shape of geometric prisms
• prisms can be made from any material that is transparent to the wavelengths for which they are designed, including glass, plastic & fluorite

More general terms

• device (medical device)