The Dove prism is an image-rotating prism—when rotated about its optical axis, the output image rotates synchronously. It achieves image inversion via total internal reflection and is commonly employed in telescopes, cameras, and microscopes to flip or correct image orientation.
Specifications:
| Parameter | Details |
| Material | K9 glass, fused silica, etc. |
| Dimensions | 10×20×30mm~30×60×90mm |
| Surface Treatment | Input/output faces: Anti-reflection (AR) coating |
| Reflective faces: Total internal reflection | |
| Image Orientation | Inverted vertically; unchanged horizontally |
| Rotation Behavior | Image rotates in lockstep with prism rotation |
| Operating Wavelength Range | Visible to near-infrared |
Optical Path Diagram:
Applications:
• Telescope eyepieces
• Camera viewfinders
• Microscope image orientation correction
