Beamsplitters and Prisms
High-Accuracy Splitting Across UV, VIS, and IR
Andover Beamsplitters
Precise wavelength and ratio control
Beamsplitter Basics
Common beamsplitter applications
Andover beamsplitters are used in optical assemblies and systems where reliable beam control, wavelength separation, and signal management are required, including:
- Aerospace systems:
Supports navigation, stabilization, and imaging payloads in airborne and spaceborne platforms. - Defense and targeting systems:
Enables optical paths for laser designation, rangefinding, and surveillance workflows. - Astronomical instruments:
Helps manage light paths for spectrometry, imaging, and precise wavelength separation in observatory systems. - Biomedical imaging:
Used in fluorescence microscopy, endoscopy, and diagnostic instruments that require dependable spectral separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Polarizing beamsplitters separate light into orthogonal polarization states (S and P), while non-polarizing beamsplitters split light without altering its polarization state.
Yes, Andover Corporation offers custom reflection/transmission (R/T) ratios to meet specific application requirements.
Our beamsplitters cover a broad spectrum, from ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (IR), depending on the specific type and coating.
Cube beamsplitters are ideal for applications requiring equal optical path lengths and no beam shift, while plate beamsplitters are suitable for systems where beam displacement is acceptable.
Yes, we provide beamsplitters with coatings designed to handle high-power laser beams, ensuring durability and performance.
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With in-house fabrication, coating, assembly, and metrology capabilities, Andover can support everything from rapid prototypes to high-volume production programs with responsive lead times and consistent quality.
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