Setup: Position the beam splitter in the optical path, often at a 45° angle, depending on design specifics. It is a crucial part of many optical experimental and measurement systems, such as interferometers, also finding widespread application in fibre optic telecommunications. Beamsplitters are often classified according to their construction: cube or plate. Keysight's family of precision beamsplitters split light by polarization, amplitude, or wavelength. The ratio of reflected to transmitted light can vary based on the design of the beam splitter.