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Dawes' limit

Dawes' limit is a formula to express the maximum resolving power of a microscope or telescope. It is so named for its discoverer, W. R. Dawes, although it is also credited to Lord Rayleigh.

The formula takes different forms depending on the units.

References

Dawes' limit Wikipedia


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