What is another word for Rayleigh Disk?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡ɪliː dˈɪsk] (IPA)

A Rayleigh disk is a device used to test the spherical and astigmatic aberrations of an optical system. It is also known by various other names, such as a Ronchi test, a Foucault test, a knife-edge test, and a split-screen test. The Ronchi test involves projecting collimated light through a periodic grating. The Foucault test uses a knife-edge to observe the variations in a reflected beam of light. The knife-edge test involves observing a beam of light as it passes through a knife-edge placed at a distance from the focus. Finally, the split-screen test uses a screen with a half-circular aperture to separate and observe the two parts of a beam of light.

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What are the hypernyms for Rayleigh disk?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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    acoustic wave generator, research equipment, wave generator.

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