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Beamsplitters Selection Guide: Key Criteria
2025/9/1

1. Application Purpose

Are you combining beams, dividing intensity, or separating wavelengths? This defines the starting point for your selection.

2. Spectral Requirements

Match the beamsplitter’s coating and substrate to your operational wavelength range—UV, visible, NIR, or IR.

3. Source Compatibility

  • Use high-damage-threshold coatings for laser applications.

  • Dielectric coatings are ideal for low-power or incoherent sources.

4. R/T Ratio

Choose based on how much light you want reflected vs. transmitted (e.g., 50:50 for equal splitting, 90:10 for diagnostics).

5. Polarization Handling

Determine if polarization must be preserved, separated, or controlled.

6. Mechanical Constraints

  • Cube beamsplitters are better for compact systems.

  • Plate beamsplitters offer more flexibility for open setups.


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