Beamsplitter Guide
The beamsplitter acts to divide the lights intensity in a given ratio over a range of wavelengths, generating two beams with the same spectral composition, if not the same intensity.
Polarizing beam splitters, such as the Wollaston prism, use birefringent materials to split light into two beams of orthogonal polarization states. Aluminium-coated beam splitter. Another design is th...
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The beamsplitter acts to divide the lights intensity in a given ratio over a range of wavelengths, generating two beams with the same spectral composition, if not the same intensity.
A beam splitter or beamsplitter is an optical device that splits a beam of light into a transmitted and a reflected beam. It is a crucial part of many optical experimental and measurement systems, such as
Thorlabs offers a wide range of optical beamsplitters. Our plate beamsplitters have a coated front surface that determines the beam splitting ratio while the back surface is wedged and AR coated in
Beam splitters are devices for splitting a laser beam into two or more beams. There are different types, including polarizing and non-polarizing versions.
For example, most plate beam splitters have an AOI of 45 degrees, which may limit those who need more flexibility. Cube beam splitters are more versatile, often with 0-degree AOI.
Our expert technical staff will guide you through the many options we offer, ranging from custom split ratios, unique materials, and custom coatings to unusually large or small dimensions.
There are different types of beam splitters; the most important are plate and cube beam splitters as shown in the figure below. Beam splitters are required for various interferometers, autocorrelators,
These beamsplitters are made from high grade glass materials with laser grade surface flatness and surface quality and have a tighter tolerance on the splitting ratio.
Options range from laser beam combiners designed for specific laser wavelengths to broadband hot and cold mirrors for splitting visible and infrared light. This type of beamsplitter is commonly used in
Cube beam splitters provide equal optical path lengths for both output beams — important for interferometry. Plate beam splitters require a compensation plate in one arm to match path lengths.