These elements, also called dispersion prisms, are commonly used to separate multiple wavelengths of a polychromatic source. The direction of the exit beam is dependent on the wavelength, the angle of incidence and the shape of the prism. The equilateral shape of these prisms takes full advantage of the dispersive properties of the optical materials to provide maximum separation between wavelengths.
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