beam splitter

beam split·ter

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Definitions of beam splitter words

noun beam splitter a system that divides a beam of light, electrons, etc, into two or more paths 3
noun beam splitter an optical device with a special mirror or prism system that separates a beam of light into component beams, used in making holograms, separating colors in a color TV camera, etc. 3
noun beam splitter a mirror or prism that divides a beam of light into two parts by reflecting a part of the beam, used in camera range finders. 1
noun beam splitter An optical device that splits a beam of light in two by reflecting a portion and transmitting the remainder. 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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