How to choose the material for a rhomboid prism?
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Material
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Refractive Index
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Applicable Scene
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Advantages and Disadvantages
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BK7
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1.517
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Visible light laser systems, precision instruments
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✅ Low absorption and high uniformity
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❌ High brittleness
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Fused Silica
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1.46
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UV laser, high temperature environment
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✅ Heat resistance and low thermal expansion
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❌ High cost
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SF11
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1.78
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High refractive index requirement (reducing prism size)
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✅ Compact design
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❌ Large dispersion
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PMMA
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1.49
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Low cost light guiding and educational demonstrations
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✅ Lightweight and easy to process
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❌ Poor heat resistance
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