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A right angle reflector, also known as a right angle reflector prism, reflects light by coating the inclined surface or two right angle surfaces of the prism.

Right angle reflector, also known as turning reflector. Each inclined surface of the reflector is coated with a metal film, broadband dielectric film, or laser spectral line film.

Working principle

The working principle of a right angle reflector is based on the law of light reflection, which states that the incident and reflected light rays have the same angle relative to the normal (perpendicular to the reflecting surface) of the reflecting surface. When light is incident on one surface of a right angle reflector, it is first reflected to the second surface and then reflected again. Due to the two reflecting surfaces being perpendicular to each other, the result of these two reflections is that the light rays exit in the opposite direction to the original incident direction, but are offset by a certain distance in the plane perpendicular to the incident direction.

Characteristics and advantages

1. Directional invariance：A significant feature of a right angle reflector is that the direction of the reflected light is opposite to the direction of the incident light, and this property does not depend on the angle of the incident light. This makes right angle mirrors very useful in applications that require precise control of the direction of light.
2. Simple structure and good stability：Due to its simple structure, the right angle reflector is very stable and easy to manufacture and install.

application area

Right angle reflectors have a wide range of applications in optical systems, including:

• LASER SYSTEM：In laser systems, right angle mirrors are used to change the direction of beam propagation while maintaining beam alignment.
• optical instrument：In optical instruments, right angle reflectors are used to guide light to different parts of the instrument while maintaining the accuracy of the light path.
• Measurement and alignment system：In precision measurement and alignment systems, the directional invariance of right angle mirrors makes them ideal components for ensuring the accuracy and repeatability of light paths.
• Optical Communication：In optical communication systems, right angle mirrors are used to precisely guide optical signals between fibers or between fibers and other optical components.

conclusion

Right angle reflector is an important optical component that plays a crucial role in various optical systems due to its unique structure and optical properties. It can precisely control the direction of light, making it an ideal choice for achieving precise light management and manipulation.