Airy disk

GPTKB entity
AI-created image of Airy disk
AI-created image

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf optical illusion
gptkbp:category gptkb:physical_optics
gptkbp:causedBy diffraction of light
gptkbp:D aperture diameter
gptkbp:describes diffraction pattern
gptkbp:feature bright central spot
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1835
gptkbp:form radius = 1.22 λ / D
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Airy disk
gptkbp:limitation angular resolution
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:George_Biddell_Airy
gptkbp:occurredIn optical systems
gptkbp:relatedTo microscope resolution
telescope resolution
gptkbp:shape circular
gptkbp:surroundedBy concentric rings
gptkbp:λ wavelength of light
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_George_Biddell_Airy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4