Chapter 26: Q20CQ (page 955)
List the various types of aberrations. What causes them and how can each be reduced?
Short Answer
The different types of aberrations are Chromatic, coma, and spherical.
Chapter 26: Q20CQ (page 955)
List the various types of aberrations. What causes them and how can each be reduced?
The different types of aberrations are Chromatic, coma, and spherical.
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