Detection Collection

Higgs boson event, ATLAS detector C013 / 6892
Higgs boson event. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

ATLAS detector, CERN
ATLAS detector. Engineer standing on a platform in front of the ATLAS (a torodial LHC apparatus) detector (circular) at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

ATLAS detector, CERN
ATLAS detector. Composite image of the ATLAS (a torodial LHC apparatus) detector (circular) at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

CMS detector, CERN
CMS detector. Part of the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

British passport

Lie detector test
MODEL RELEASED. Lie detector test. Pulse meters on a mans fingers during a lie detector, or polygraph, test. A polygraph records changes in a number of physiological processes

Lie detector 1923
American instrument for the detection of uttered fibs, falsehoods, and other untruths, based on responses of the subjects heart and lungs

Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

A speed camera
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Three German Shepherd puppies sitting in a row on Southwestern blankets

Model of the ATLAS particle detector C017 / 6987
Lego model of the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) particle detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory). ATLAS sits around the large hadron collider (LHC) particle accelerator

Anti-proton experiment, Berkeley, 1955 C016 / 8832
Anti-proton experiment. Blackboard showing the provisional results and calculations for a series of experiments carried out in 1955 at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory to discover the antiproton

I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Testing for viruses. A technician using a pipette to fill small sample vials. These are being used to test animal tissue samples for viruses such as avian influenza (bird flu) and swine fever

Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, American private detective and security guard agency founded by Alfred
527940 Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, American private detective and security guard agency founded by Alfred Pinkerton in 1850

Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency
527941 Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, American private detective

Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency
527947 Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency in 1850, and two of his agents Pat Connell, left

United States Air Force - Beechcraft QU-22B 69-7702 (msn EB-10) The QU-22B was developed as very quiet un-piloted relay station for the Igloo White movement detection system deployed on the Ho Chi

Magnetron Valve - Britain's Great Contribution to Radar. Date: 1946

Fritz Lang's M
Images from Fritz Lang's 1931 film M, including Peter Lorre (1904-1964) as Hans Beckert in his first major film role. Date: circa 1931

Detection of an Incendiary (engraving)
654822 Detection of an Incendiary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detection of an Incendiary)

A chat with Inspector Moser, the famous detective (colour litho)
3656285 A chat with Inspector Moser, the famous detective (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A chat with Inspector Moser, the famous detective)

Detection of an incendiary, illustration from Cassells History of the United States
3786492 Detection of an incendiary, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

Picture shows soldiers in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding, area of England, working with an enemy aircraft detector instrument. Picture taken circa August 1940

Picture taken in the heavily damaged town of Caen in France immediately after its occupation by British and canadian forces

British army soldiers at work searching for enemy mines during the push in to France shortly after the D-day landings in the Second World War. 19th June 1944

British army sappers of the Royal Engineers clearing the town of Tilly Sur Seulles of mines in Nothern France during the allied invasion of France shortly after the D-Day landings

British sappers at work clearing away enemy mines in a field near the town of Geilenkirchen, Germany during " Operation Clipper"

Roger Eyre, Assistant Engineer in training with the Urban District Council, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts, using defunct Mine Detector to locate manhole covers which have been covered by layers of

Two men who work for the GPO at work with a mine detector as they try to find a cable of which they have no record in Holborn, London, 8th May 1949

Two men who work for the GPO at work with a mine detector as they try to find a cable of which they have no record in Holborn, London. 8th May 1949

War - World War II - Battle of Britain - Radar Inventor - Mr Robert Alexander Watson Watt, who devised a method which is called Radiolocation for detecting German aircraft

Scotland yard Police Station, Central Records. circa 1947 006776 / 3
Scotland yard Police Station, Central Records. circa 1947 006776/3

Model Jennie Cropp with magnifying glass

Radar Operator August 1945 WaF Radar Operator - Pictured airwoman plotting aircraft on the Cathode Ray Tube Monitor

Crack detection on round bars, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A worker uses a spray gun to apply a fluid which will shaw any cracks whch may exist in the bar

Have Mercy! He Shrieked, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Have Mercy! He Shrieked, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

A Very Seedy Hard Felt Hat, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
A Very Seedy Hard Felt Hat, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Running Up. I Blew Its Brains Out, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Running Up. I Blew Its Brains Out, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

You Villain! Said He. Wheres My Daughter?, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
You Villain! Said He. Wheres My Daughter?, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Oh! I Am So Frightened! I Panted, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Oh! I Am So Frightened! I Panted, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

I Took It Up And Examined It, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Took It Up And Examined It, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

I Am So Delighted That You Have Come, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Am So Delighted That You Have Come, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

I Read For About Ten Minutes, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Read For About Ten Minutes, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Holmes Shook His Head Gravely, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Holmes Shook His Head Gravely, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Capital, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Capital, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III. January to June, edited by George Newnes

Taking Up A Glowing Cinder With The Tongs, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Taking Up A Glowing Cinder With The Tongs, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

I Clapped A Pistol To His Head, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Clapped A Pistol To His Head, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

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"Diving into the World of Detection: From Higgs Boson to Lie Detectors" In the realm of scientific exploration, detection plays a crucial role in unraveling mysteries that lie beyond our perception. The groundbreaking discovery of the Higgs boson event at CERN's ATLAS detector C013/6892 marked a turning point in particle physics, shedding light on the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Speaking of detectors, both ATLAS and CMS detectors at CERN have been instrumental in capturing elusive particles and deciphering their properties. These colossal machines act as gateways to new realms, allowing scientists to delve deeper into the secrets hidden within matter itself. But detection isn't limited to high-energy physics alone; it permeates various aspects of our everyday lives. Consider your British passport – an essential document enabling identification and verification across borders through advanced security features meticulously designed for detection purposes. Moving away from documents, lie detector tests have long fascinated us with their ability to uncover truth or deception. Dating back to 1923 when they were first introduced, these tests rely on physiological responses such as heart rate and perspiration levels for accurate detection. It also extends its reach into ensuring public safety. Take speed cameras as an example – these vigilant devices detect speeding vehicles, reminding us to abide by traffic regulations and fostering safer roads for all. On a lighter note, imagine three German Shepherd puppies sitting in a row on Southwestern blankets – their keen senses epitomize nature's own form of detection. Their acute hearing and sense of smell make them exceptional companions who can sniff out danger or lend comfort when needed most. Even art has embraced the theme throughout history. Sidney E Paget's masterpiece "I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night" from 1892 captures Sherlock Holmes employing his astute powers of observation and deduction – showcasing how even fictional characters are masters in detecting clues others might miss.