Ultimate Pop Culture Wiki
Advertisement

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
    • 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
  • 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
Advertisement