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Aberration


Aberration has several meanings:
- 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)|''Aberration'' (film), a horror movie

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