In digital projection systems, a series of dichroic beamsplitters separates white light into its red, green, and blue components. Each color is then directed to its respective spatial light modulator for image formation. It is a crucial part of many optical experimental and measurement systems, such as interferometers, also finding widespread application in fibre optic telecommunications. Unlike conventional prisms that disperse light into a spectrum of colors, dichroic prisms use advanced coatings to selectively reflect or transmit specific wavelengths. Often cube-shaped (known as an X-cube), it's made by fusing together high-grade glass prisms coated with optical filters.