Chromatic aberration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002039",
  "term": "Chromatic aberration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An optical distortion where different wavelengths of light are focused at different positions due to the dispersion of light as it passes through a lens or optical system. This results in color fringes or blurred images, as the refractive index of the material varies with wavelength. It is a common issue in microscopy and spectroscopy, often corrected using achromatic lenses.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2020, 92, 1781. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in surface chemical analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 1800 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0404)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chromatic-aberration/"
}