Which consequence occurs when aiming a high-powered laser through a lens with significant spherical aberration?

💡 Explanation

A spherical aberration prevents paraxial rays from converging at the same point as marginal rays; therefore a blurred focal point forms, because multiple focal points emerge, rather than forming a tight point. Diffraction alters wavelength distribution.

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