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List the various types of aberrations. What causes them
Chapter 26, Problem 20(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 20CQ
List the various types of aberrations. What causes them and how can each be reduced?
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QUESTION:
Problem 20CQ
List the various types of aberrations. What causes them and how can each be reduced?
ANSWER:
Solution 20CQ
When the rays passes through the lens; sometimes they fails to converge at one focus. The failure is known as aberration. Because of the aberration distortion in an image occurs. The reason behind aberration is improper size of lens, thickness of lens, material used to manufacture the lens and the position of the object.
The following type of aberration generally occurs in lens:
a) Chromatic aberration
b) Coma aberration
c) Spherical aberration
d) Astigmatism