English Explanatory Dictionary

diffraction limit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The minimum angular separation of two sources that can be distinguished by a telescope (depending on the wavelength of the light being observed and the diameter of the telescope).

Word forms

diffraction limit diffraction limits
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