Prism - Science and Mathematics

Science and Mathematics

  • Prism (optics), a transparent object which refracts light
    • Dispersive prism, the most familiar type of optical prism
  • Prism (geometry), a kind of polyhedron
  • Prism (geology), a type of sedimentary deposit
  • Prism correction, a component of some eyeglass prescriptions
  • Tidal prism, the volume of water in an area between high and low tide

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