Beamsplitters are optical components that split light into two directions, and are available in many different designs. Are you interested in learning about the benefits and differences of the multiple types of beamsplitters offered by Edmund Optics, including plate, cube, pellicle, and polka-dot beamsplitters? Join Katie Schwertz, Design Engineer, as she explains the advantages and disadvantages of these beamsplitters (http://www.edmundoptics.com/beamsplitters/). To learn more, read our What are Beamsplitters? application note (http://www.edmundoptics.com/technical-resources-center/optics/what-are-beamsplitters/).