The HBCH-10-IR is a 10 x 10 mm N-BK7 Hybrid Half-Mirror Cube Beamsplitter, designed for use in the wavelength range of 1300-1550nm. This beamsplitter is a product of OptoSigma, a leading vendor in the optical industry, and is available for purchase on their official website.
The beamsplitter is a cube-shaped optical element, with each side measuring 10mm, making it a compact and robust solution for various optical applications. The HBCH-10-IR features a broadband anti-reflective (AR) coating on all surfaces except for the hypotenuse faces. The front, back, left, and right faces are coated with an ideal broadband AR, ensuring minimal reflection and maximum transmission of light.
The hypotenuse faces of the beamsplitter are coated with an Opt HBCH-IR coating on one side and an ideal broadband AR on the other. This unique coating configuration allows for a beam splitting ratio of 55% reflection and 45% transmission, making it suitable for applications that require a balanced distribution of light.
The HBCH-10-IR is made from N-BK7 Schott glass, a popular material in the optical industry due to its excellent optical properties and high damage threshold. This beamsplitter is a volume-shaped optical element, meaning it has a three-dimensional structure, providing superior optical performance compared to planar optical elements.