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Rayleigh Criterion
θ
min
=
1.22
D
λ
The minimum angular separation at which two point sources can be resolved by a circular aperture.
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\theta_{min}
Minimum resolvable angle
rad
\lambda
Wavelength
m
D
Aperture diameter
m
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