Polygon-Shaped Prisms
In geometry, a prism is a polyhedron with an n-sided polygon as its base. A polygon-shaped prism is a three-dimensional geometric figure that has two polygonal bases. The second base is an identical copy of the first, shifted without rotation. The remaining n faces are parallelograms that connect the corresponding sides of the two bases, forming the side faces of the prism. These side faces determine the cross sections of the prism, representing the shapes obtained by slicing the three-dimensional object perpendicular to its base.
- Triangular Prism: This prism has two triangular bases and three rectangular faces that connect the sides of the triangles. The total surface area is calculated by summing the areas of the triangular bases and the rectangular faces.
- Rectangular Prism: Characterized by two rectangular bases and four rectangular faces, this type of prism is also known as a rectangular box. The total surface area is the sum of the areas of all six faces, which are right-angled.
- Pentagonal Prism: This prism features two pentagonal bases and five rectangular faces connecting the sides of the pentagons.
- Hexagonal Prism: This prism has two hexagonal bases and six rectangular faces that connect the sides of the hexagons.
In summary, the geometric characteristics of prisms—including the number of sides on their bases, the arrangement of faces, and the nature of their cross sections—enhance our understanding of these three-dimensional figures.
Design Samples of Polygon-Shaped Prisms
Factory Standard
Material | BK7 Grade A optical glass, Corning Fused Silica 7980, JGS1, JGS2 |
Clear Aperture | >95% |
Dimension Tolerance | +/-0.1mm |
Angle Tolerance | <5 arc minutes |
Flatness | l/4 l @ 632.8 nm |
Surface Quality | 60-40 |
Coating | On request |
Custom Polygon Shaped Prisms
Avantier offers custom polygon-shaped prisms, as well as square prisms, regular polygons, oblique prisms, and regular prisms to meet specific requirements. Our engineering team has extensive experience in designing complex optical systems for various applications. If you require more information on polygon-shaped prisms, contact Avantier. We have a track record of over 50 years as a trusted source for custom optics.
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