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A transparent glass pyramid prism disperses light into crisscrossing multicolored glowing lines against a dark background

About this illustration

A sharp polished glass pyramid prism sits against a deep black background, refracting light into a network of vivid colored thread-like beams. This futuristic digital concept works well for AI, data science, and technology themed designs.

Prompt: “glass prism turning a beam of light into a branching network of colored threads, AI concept, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Clean, well composed and perfectly matches the brief, with only very minor lack of real-world light scattering imperfection.

Also searched as: light refraction · ai concept art · colorful light beams · technology abstract · digital light network

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this prism diffracting colored light beams illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Prism Diffracting Colored Light Beams” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/prism-diffracting-colored-light-beams-26498215) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “glass prism turning a beam of light into a branching network of colored threads, AI concept, digital art” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more technology images like this?
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