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.
  • monochromatic aberration

The aberration caused even though monochromatic light is used is known as **monochromatic aberration.

• Spherical aberration, which occurs when light rays strike a lens or mirror near its edge

It also occurse with monochromatic ray of light

• Defocus aberration, which occurs when a system is out of focus
• Aberration of light, which produces an apparent motion of celestial objects
• Relativistic aberration, at high velocities

Genetics

• Chromosome abnormality, or aberration, a disruption in the normal chromosomal content of a cell

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