Half-silvered mirror

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002704",
  "term": "Half-silvered mirror",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An optical component, also known as a beam splitter, that is coated with a thin, partially reflective layer designed to transmit a portion of incident light while reflecting the remainder. The ratio of transmitted to reflected light can vary, typically 50/50. These mirrors are used in interferometers, cameras, and other optical instruments to divide light paths.",
  "subject": "Optics and imaging",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Halbspiegel",
    "es": "espejo semitransparente",
    "fr": "miroir semi-argenté"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/half-silvered-mirror/"
}