05BC17MB.1 12.7 x 12.7mm N-BK7 Broadband Non-Polarizing Cube Beamsplitter; t=12.7mm 400-700nm

The 05BC17MB.1 is a broadband non-polarizing cube beamsplitter, designed and manufactured by MKS/Newport. This beamsplitter is a crucial component in various optical systems, facilitating the division of an incident light beam into reflected and transmitted components.

The beamsplitter boasts a robust N-BK7 Schott substrate, a popular choice in the optical industry due to its excellent optical properties and versatility. The N-BK7 Schott substrate has dimensions of 12.7 x 12.7mm, ensuring durability and precision. The beamsplitter's thickness is also 12.7mm, providing additional structural integrity.

The 05BC17MB.1 offers a balanced 50/50 beam splitting ratio, meaning the reflected and transmitted beams have equal intensity. This characteristic is particularly useful in applications where maintaining equal signal strength in both output beams is essential.

The beamsplitter's coating is another notable feature. Both the front and back surfaces are coated with ideal broadband anti-reflective (AR) coatings, minimizing unwanted reflections and enhancing transmission. Similarly, the left and right surfaces also feature ideal broadband AR coatings. The hypotenuse 1 surface is coated with a New MB.1 coating, while the hypotenuse 2 surface is coated with an ideal broadband AR coating.

This beamsplitter operates over a broad wavelength range, from 400nm to 700nm, making it suitable for a wide array of applications. Its cube shape, or BS Cube, further adds to its versatility, allowing for easy integration into various optical systems.