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D nd (or D nv), [2n,2 +], (2*n) has vertical mirror planes between the horizontal rotation axes, not through them. As a result, the vertical axis is a 2 n -fold rotoreflection axis. D nh is the symmetry group for a regular n -sided prism and also for a regular n-sided bipyramid .
An optical prism is a transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that are designed to refract light. At least one surface must be angled — elements with two parallel surfaces are not prisms. The most familiar type of optical prism is the triangular prism, which has a triangular base and rectangular sides.