English Explanatory Dictionary

Airy disk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The bright central region of the diffraction pattern resulting from a uniformly illuminated circular aperture.

Word forms

Airy disk Airy disks Airy disc

Etymology

Named after George Biddell Airy.

Related words

Airy pattern
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