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Revision as of 15:50, 17 May 2026


A beam splitter is a device that divides a beam of light into two separate paths.

Beam splitters are used to create interference and quantum superposition.
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Description

Beam splitters are key components in optical experiments, enabling interference and superposition effects.

Properties

  • splits beams
  • enables interference
  • widely used in optics

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Author: Harold Foppele


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