Porro-prism Definition

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A reflection prism used in optical instruments to alter the orientation of an image. It consists of a block of glass shaped as a right geometric prism with right-angled triangular end faces.

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Origin of Porro-prism

  • Named after its inventor, Ignazio Porro.

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