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Airy disk

diffraction pattern in optics
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Airy disk

Summary

Airy disk is a physical theory[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Airy disk's instance of is recorded as physical theory[3].
  • George Biddell Airy is named after Airy disk[4].
  • Airy disk is a type of optical phenomenon[5].
  • Airy disk's Commons category is recorded as Airy disks[6].
  • Airy disk's different from is recorded as circle of confusion[7].
  • Airy disk's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[8].

Body

Definition and Type

Airy disk's instance of is recorded as physical theory[3]. It is a type of optical phenomenon[5].

Origins

George Biddell Airy is named after Airy disk[4].

Why It Matters

Airy disk has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Related Entities

George Biddell Airy

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 2CZ5DK
    Instance of → physical theory
    Named after → —
    Named after → George Biddell Airy
    + 6 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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