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Aberration
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Aberration
has several meanings:
An abnormality of
chromosomes
A disorder in one's mental state (see
Mental illness
)
In
optics
:
Optical aberration
, an imperfection in image formation by an optical system
Spherical aberration
, which occurs when light rays strike a lens or mirror near its edge
Chromatic aberration
, caused by differences in refractive index for different wavelengths of light
Defocus aberration
, which occurs when a system is out of focus
In
relativity
:
Aberration of light
, an astronomical phenomenon which produces an apparent motion of celestial objects
Relativistic aberration
, aberration of light relating to near light speeds
In
entertainment
:
Aberration (Dungeons & Dragons)
, a creature type in the role-playing game
Aberration
(film)
, a horror movie
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