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Plate Beamsplitters

VersaLight™ is constructed of a thin layer of aluminum MicroWires® on a glass substrate and sets a new standard for applications requiring high durability, contrast and a wide field of view for visible through infrared wavelengths. VersaLight offers the performance quality of dichroic sheet polarizers while extending the ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 150 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Substrate: BK7, UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 325 – 2700 nm
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 38.1 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 170 – 300 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 40-50 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 12.7 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 170 – 300 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 40-50 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 50.8 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 120 – 240 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 32-42 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 38.1 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 120 – 240 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 32-42 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 170 – 300 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 40-50 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 50.8 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 170 – 300 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 40-50 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 120 – 240 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 32-42 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Broadband Metallic Beamsplitters, a superior solution designed for low power applications in the wavelength ranges of 120-300nm. These beamsplitters are meticulously engineered for a 45° angle of incidence, ensuring optimal performance in various optical setups. The MVUVBS45 beamsplitter ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 12.7 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 120 – 240 nm
Average Transmission & Reflectance: 32-42 %
Teledyne Acton Optics presents Polka-Dot Beamsplitters, offering a cost-effective solution for broadband-constant reflection/transmission. Unlike dielectric beamsplitters, polka-dot beamsplitters use coated "dots" to reflect specific light wavelengths while transmitting the remaining light through their substrate. These ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 50.8 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 190 – 2500 nm
Scratch/Dig: 20-10
Teledyne Acton Optics presents Polka-Dot Beamsplitters, offering a cost-effective solution for broadband-constant reflection/transmission. Unlike dielectric beamsplitters, polka-dot beamsplitters use coated "dots" to reflect specific light wavelengths while transmitting the remaining light through their substrate. These ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 50.8 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 250 – 2500 nm
Scratch/Dig: 20-10
Teledyne Acton Optics presents Polka-Dot Beamsplitters, offering a cost-effective solution for broadband-constant reflection/transmission. Unlike dielectric beamsplitters, polka-dot beamsplitters use coated "dots" to reflect specific light wavelengths while transmitting the remaining light through their substrate. These ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 250 – 2500 nm
Scratch/Dig: 20-10
Teledyne Acton Optics presents Polka-Dot Beamsplitters, offering a cost-effective solution for broadband-constant reflection/transmission. Unlike dielectric beamsplitters, polka-dot beamsplitters use coated "dots" to reflect specific light wavelengths while transmitting the remaining light through their substrate. These ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 190 – 2500 nm
Scratch/Dig: 20-10
Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Laser Beamsplitters featuring multilayer, dielectric, low-absorption coatings tailored for laser output couplers and beam-splitting applications. These beamsplitters cover a broad wavelength range from 126 nm to 353 nm, calibrated precisely for reflectance and transmittance at specified laser wavelengths ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 157 – 157 nm
Angle Of Incidence (AOI): 45°
Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Laser Beamsplitters featuring multilayer, dielectric, low-absorption coatings tailored for laser output couplers and beam-splitting applications. These beamsplitters cover a broad wavelength range from 126 nm to 353 nm, calibrated precisely for reflectance and transmittance at specified laser wavelengths ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 157 – 157 nm
Angle Of Incidence (AOI): 45°
Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Laser Beamsplitters featuring multilayer, dielectric, low-absorption coatings tailored for laser output couplers and beam-splitting applications. These beamsplitters cover a broad wavelength range from 126 nm to 353 nm, calibrated precisely for reflectance and transmittance at specified laser wavelengths ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 172 – 172 nm
Angle Of Incidence (AOI): 45°
Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Laser Beamsplitters featuring multilayer, dielectric, low-absorption coatings tailored for laser output couplers and beam-splitting applications. These beamsplitters cover a broad wavelength range from 126 nm to 353 nm, calibrated precisely for reflectance and transmittance at specified laser wavelengths ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 172 – 17 nm
Angle Of Incidence (AOI): 45°
Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Laser Beamsplitters featuring multilayer, dielectric, low-absorption coatings tailored for laser output couplers and beam-splitting applications. These beamsplitters cover a broad wavelength range from 126 nm to 353 nm, calibrated precisely for reflectance and transmittance at specified laser wavelengths ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 157 – 157 nm
Angle Of Incidence (AOI): 45°
Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Laser Beamsplitters featuring multilayer, dielectric, low-absorption coatings tailored for laser output couplers and beam-splitting applications. These beamsplitters cover a broad wavelength range from 126 nm to 353 nm, calibrated precisely for reflectance and transmittance at specified laser wavelengths ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 147 – 147 nm
Angle Of Incidence (AOI): 45°
Acton Optics presents VUV/UV Laser Beamsplitters featuring multilayer, dielectric, low-absorption coatings tailored for laser output couplers and beam-splitting applications. These beamsplitters cover a broad wavelength range from 126 nm to 353 nm, calibrated precisely for reflectance and transmittance at specified laser wavelengths ...

Specifications

Largest Dimension: 25.4 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Substrate: UV Fused Silica
Wavelength Range: 172 – 172 nm
Angle Of Incidence (AOI): 45°

Plate Beamsplitters: Precision Light Division for Optical Systems

Plate beamsplitters are fundamental optical components designed to divide an incident light beam into two separate beams. They achieve this by employing a partially reflective coating on a flat optical substrate, typically positioned at a 45° angle to the incoming beam. This configuration allows for the controlled splitting of light based on specified ratios, making them indispensable in various scientific, industrial, and imaging applications.

Construction and Functionality

A plate beamsplitter consists of a flat, optically polished substrate—commonly made from materials like BK7, UV fused silica, or calcium fluoride—coated with a dielectric or metallic layer. The coating's reflectivity determines the proportion of light reflected and transmitted through the substrate. When light strikes the beamsplitter at a 45° angle, a portion of the light is reflected at a 90° angle, while the remainder transmits through the substrate. This design ensures minimal optical path deviation and high alignment stability.

Types of Plate Beamsplitters

  1. Non-Polarizing Plate Beamsplitters: These are designed to split light without altering its polarization state, making them suitable for applications where maintaining the original polarization is crucial.

  2. Polarizing Plate Beamsplitters: These devices separate light based on polarization, reflecting S-polarized light and transmitting P-polarized light. They are commonly used in optical isolators and other polarization-sensitive applications.

  3. Dichroic Plate Beamsplitters: Utilizing coatings that reflect and transmit different wavelengths, these beamsplitters are ideal for applications requiring wavelength-specific light division, such as fluorescence microscopy.

Applications

Plate beamsplitters are utilized across various fields due to their versatility and performance:

  • Microscopy: In fluorescence microscopy, plate beamsplitters direct excitation light to the sample and guide emitted fluorescence to the detector.

  • Laser Systems: They are employed in laser setups to split beams for different paths or to combine beams in interferometric applications.

  • Optical Interferometry: Plate beamsplitters are integral in devices like Mach-Zehnder interferometers, where precise beam splitting is essential for interference measurements.

  • Fiber Optic Systems: In telecommunications, they assist in directing light within fiber optic networks, ensuring efficient signal routing.

  • Quantum Optics: Used in experiments requiring precise control over light paths and polarization states, such as quantum entanglement studies.

Advantages

  • Compact Design: The flat, thin profile allows for easy integration into optical systems with minimal space requirements.

  • High Stability: The robust construction ensures consistent performance over time, even in demanding environments.

  • Minimal Optical Path Deviation: The design minimizes changes in the light path, preserving the integrity of the optical system.

  • Versatility: Available in various coatings and configurations to suit specific application needs.

Conclusion

Plate beamsplitters are essential components in modern optics, offering precise and reliable light division capabilities. Their adaptability across different applications—from microscopy to quantum optics—demonstrates their integral role in advancing optical technologies. When selecting a plate beamsplitter, considerations such as wavelength range, polarization requirements, and optical power handling are essential to ensure optimal performance.

Did You know?

Beam splitters find applications for interferometers, auto correlators, cameras, projectors and laser systems. There are plate, cube, pellicle and polka dot Beam splitters. The beam splitter adds to the growing catalog of devices being created for future photonic computing. A beam splitter that consists of a glass plate with a reflective dielectric coating on one side gives a phase shift of 0 or π, depending on the side from which it is incident. Transmitted waves have no phase shift. Reflected waves entering from the reflective side are phase-shifted by π, whereas reflected waves entering from the glass side have no phase shift. Standard beam splitters are designed to split incident light at a specific Reflection/Transmission (R/T) ratio that is independent of polarization state.