prisms
Triangular light splitters
Prisms are transparent objects with flat surfaces that refract light.
A triangular glass prism splits white light into a spectrum of colors—the classic rainbow effect.
In geometry, a prism is any solid with two identical parallel bases connected by rectangular faces.
Figuratively, to see something through the prism of a particular viewpoint is to have that perspective shape your understanding.
Wave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- glassTransparent solid from sand
crystal · triangular · optical · Newton · beam · wavelength · rainbow · splitting
Refracted light arc
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- redPrimary color, warm
- orangeCitrus with segments
- yellowHue between green and orange
green · blue · indigo · violet · hue · wavelength · dispersion · visible
Light-focusing curved glass
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- filterPorous separation device
- frameworkUnderlying support system
interpretation · angle · worldview · perception · paradigm · understanding · analysis · context
Plane on cut stone
- cutSeverance or reduction
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- sparkleEmit flashing light
luster · crystal · lapidary · polish · bezel · girdle · pavilion · crown
Three-cornered in form
- polyhedronMulti-faced geometric solid
- verticesCorner points of shapes
- edgesOuter limits or boundaries
- facesFront of heads
three-dimensional · solid · cross-section · rectangular · pentagonal · hexagonal · base · apex
refraction
Wave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
glass · crystal · triangular · optical · Newton · beam · wavelength · rainbow · splitting · transparent
rainbow
Refracted light arc
yellow · green · blue · indigo · violet · hue · wavelength · dispersion · visible · chromaticity
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- filterPorous separation device
framework · interpretation · angle · worldview · perception · paradigm · understanding · analysis · context · refraction
facet
Plane on cut stone
- cutSeverance or reduction
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
sparkle · luster · crystal · lapidary · polish · bezel · girdle · pavilion · crown · symmetry
triangular
Three-cornered in form
- polyhedronMulti-faced geometric solid
- verticesCorner points of shapes
- edgesOuter limits or boundaries
faces · three-dimensional · solid · cross-section · rectangular · pentagonal · hexagonal · base · apex · volume
- geometryangles, circles, angle, shapes, lines
- Light Sciencelight source, light sources, light intensity, light spectrum, wavelength
- spectroscopy suppliescuvettes, gratings, detectors, photodetectors, PMT
- Kids Physicsmagnets, gravity, electricity, force, friction
- glass itemswindows, shower door, crystal decanter, mirrors, window panel
- crystaldecanter, decanters, goblet, goblets, wine glass
prismslenses
Curved transparent refractors
mirrors · diffusers · collimators · reflectors · absorbers
- triangular prismThree-sided extruded shape
- Nicol prismCalcite device separating polarized rays
- rectangular prismSix-sided rectangular solid
- prismatic crystalsFaceted solids splitting light