Medical Definition of Abbe theory of image formation

1. Abbe's theory is based on the fact that a non-self-luminous particle, which is illuminated by an extraneous source, gives rise to diffracted light rays, in addition to the dioptric pencil. He stated that to form a good microscopical image as many of the diffracted rays as possible should be intercepted by the objective. With closely ruled lines, his theory is easily demonstrated by observing the back lens of the objective, for here the diffracted rays can be observed directly if the aperture diaphragm is closed. It can be shown that, when the illumination is arranged to exclude the diffracted images, resolution is lost. (11 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abbe Theory Of Image Formation

Abbasid
Abbe's condenser
Abbe's law of limiting resolution
Abbe apertometre
Abbe condenser
Abbe condensers
Abbe flap
Abbe limit
Abbe operation
Abbe refractometer
Abbe refractometers
Abbe substage apparatus
Abbe test plate
Abbe theory of image formation (current term)
Abbeville
Abbevillean
Abbevillian
Abbeystead
Abbi
Abbie
Abbot-Miller tube
Abbot-Miller tubes
Abbot of Misrule
Abbot of Unreason
Abbot of Unreasons
Abbots of Misrule
Abbott

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