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Introduction to Beamsplitters

Beamsplitters do exactly what their name implies: split incident light beams.

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What is a plate or "mirror-type" beamsplitter?

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I’d like to use a 50R/50T plate beamsplitter at a 12° angle of incidence (AOI). Your plate beamsplitters are specified for 45° AOIs, how will they perform outside this range?

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What is the difference between polarizing and non-polarizing beamsplitters?

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Four-Rod Insertion Plate

This is a quick demonstration of integrating a four-rod insertion plate with a sample cage system using #85-643.

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What is the difference between using a cube beamsplitter and a plate (mirror-type) beamsplitter?

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What are some advantages of using one plate beamsplitter type compared to another?

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Plate Beamsplitter

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Interchangeable Optical Mount and Side Access Mounting Plate

This is a quick video demonstration of integrating an optical cage system interchangeable optical mount and side access mounting plate using #85-717 and #85-641.

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Filter Holder Plate and Interchangeable Filter Holder

Easily add and remove optical filters from any cage system setup after viewing this quick demonstration of integrating a filter holder plate and interchangeable filter holder using #86-018 and #85-649.

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The Ultimate Guide to Beamsplitters

Join our free webinar about the trade-offs of the different types of beamsplitters and useful tips for using them for best possible performance in your application.

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What are Beamsplitters?

Optical components that create two beams by splitting incident light are beamsplitters. Read more about the different types of beamsplitters at Edmund Optics.

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Selecting the Right Beamsplitter

Continuing from where Part I: X-Y Setup ends, learn how to add a Z-axis to an existing X-Y configuration to achieve three degrees of freedom.

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What is a pellicle beamsplitter and when should I use it?

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When you say a beamsplitter has __% transmission and __% reflection, is that across the entire spectrum?

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Beam Displacement Calculator

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How can I find the fast and slow axes of a retarder?

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What are some advantages of using one cube beamsplitter type compared to another?

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Polarizer Selection Guide

Edmund Optics' Polarizer Selection Guide refines your search for a specific type of polarizer.

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Optical Prism Application Examples

There are many types of optical prisms. Find examples, information, and applications for different types of optical prisms at Edmund Optics.

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Integrating a Linear Translation Assembly into Optical Cage Systems

Do you need to add linear translation to an optical cage system? Find step by step instructions for incorporating a linear translation assembly at Edmund Optics.

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Using C-Mount Components with the Optical Cage System

Edmund Optics' fixed, adjustable, and kinematic mounting components can easily be integrated into optical systems.

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How to Build a Swivel Joint Assembly

Quick demonstration with step-by-setup instructions for building an optical cage system swivel joint assembly.

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Optical Coherence Tomography

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a noninvasive, high-resolution optical imaging technology that creates cross-sectional images from interference signals

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How do I mount a ball bearing linear translation stage to a breadboard table?

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I have a linear polarizer glass filter and would like to create circularly polarized light. What type of optics do I need for this?

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How to Build an Optical Isolator with Stock Components

Many laser applications are prone to specular reflections back into the source, causing overheating and decreased stability and lifetime.

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Using High Performance Boom Stand Systems

Boom stands are important for imaging systems that need to support and stabilize heavy items. Learn how to easily implement a stand into your system at Edmund Optics.

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Building a Mach-Zehnder Interferometer

Learn how to assemble, align, and use a Mach-Zehnder Interferometer completely out of off-the-shelf products from Edmund Optics in this detailed guide.

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Do you have C-Mount components to make an in-line illumination assembly?

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