| Comparison between fused silica dove prisms and BK7(K9) dove prisms | ||
| Material | Fused Silica | BK7 |
| Polarization Sensitivity | High | Low |
| Transmission Band | UV to IR | VIS |
| Laser Induced Damage Threshold | High | Moderate |
| Cost | Relatively high | Relatively low |
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