How to choose the material for porro prisms? | ||||
Material | Refractive Index | Abbe Number | Transmission Range | Application Scenarios |
BK7 | 1.5168 | 64.17 | 350nm-2.1μm | Binoculars, laser collimation |
N-SF11 | 1.7847 | 25.76 | 400nm-2.5μm | Compact military rangefinder |
Fused Silica | 1.458 | 67.8 | 185nm-2.2μm | Ultraviolet laser system, space optics |