Aberration
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An aberration is something that deviates from the normal way.
Aberration may refer to:
Optics and physics
- Optical aberration, an imperfection in image formation by an optical system.
- Chromatic aberration, caused by differences in refractive index for different wavelengths of light, in contrast with monochromatic aberration, which occurs for all frequencies of light.
- Spherical aberration, which occurs when light rays pass through a lens near the edge.
- Defocus aberration, which occurs when a system is out of focus
- Aberration of light, which produces an apparent motion of celestial objects
- Relativistic aberration, the distortion of light at high velocities
Medicine
- Chromosome abnormality, or aberration, a disruption in the normal chromosomal content of a cell
- Cardiac aberrancy, aberration of the conduction of action potentials in the electrical conduction system of the heart
Entertainment
- Aberration (Dungeons & Dragons), a creature type in the role-playing game
- Aberration (film), a horror movie
- Aberration (EP)
See also
- Aberrant, a superhero roleplaying game by White Wolf Game Studio
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