Detector Collection (page 3)

MAGIC telescope and Milky Way

Sniffer honeybee detector. Honeybee (Apis melifera) head protruding from a cartridge that forms part of a chemical vapour detection device

Counterfeit money detection. Ultraviolet scanner being used to verify the authenticity of a 1000-rouble bank note. Photographed in 2010, in Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Ships radio, 1914
Ships radio. At left is part of the tuning apparatus. At right, is the detector and the radio transmission controls and coils

Radio receiver components, 1914
Radio receiver components. Radio technology was developed in the 1890s, with new detectors used as the technology progressed. At top is an electrolytic Jegou detector

Mobile X-ray security scanner
Security scanner. Mobile X-ray unit used to scan trucks and other vehicles. The scanner detects weapons and explosives but can also be used at border points to detect people trafficking

Atomic force microscopy methods, artwork
Atomic force microscopy methods. Artwork showing the methods of operation of an atomic force microscope and a graph of the results on different surfaces

Technician in OPAL detector, CERN
A technician works on one of two end caps of the OPAL detector at CERN, the European centre for particle physics near Geneva. OPAL is one of 4 giant particle detectors at the LEP collider

SHIP chamber to detect chemical elements
SHIP atomic fusion chamber used for creating new chemical elements at the Society for Heavy Ion Research (GSI) at Darmstadt, Germany

Muon and neutrino detector, artwork
Neutrino particle detector. Computer artwork of neutrinos (red lines) passing through the Earth and being detected by the Antarctic muon and neutrino detector array (AMANDA, bottom)

ATLAS detector module under construction. ATLAS is a detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland

Simulation of Higgs boson production

Particle beam target, GSI
Particle beam target for creating new chemical elements. This target is used in the Separator for Heavy Ion Reaction Products (SHIP) at the Society for Heavy Ion Research (GSI) centre at Darmstadt

The OPAL detector at CERN
A technician works on one of two end caps of the OPAL detector at CERN, the European centre for particle physics near Geneva. OPAL is one of 4 giant particle detectors at the LEP collider

Antihydrogen experiment at CERN
Antimatter experiment in which antihydrogen may be produced for the first time. Antiprotons travel along the large pipe at centre, part of the Low- Energy Antiproton Ring (LEAR) accelerator

SHIP lab to detect chemical elements
SHIP atomic fusion equipment used for creating new chemical elements at the Society for Heavy Ion Research (GSI) at Darmstadt, Germany

ALICE detector magnets during construction. ALICE is " A Large Ion Collider Experiment" for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

CMS detector being built. The CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) is a detector at the LHC (Large Hadron Collider), at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Drift chamber for detector, Jefferson lab

Quantum entanglement apparatus
Quantum entanglement experiment. Face of a quantum physicist refracted in the lens of a receiver in a quantum entanglement experiment

BaBar particle detector, SLAC
BaBar particle detector. Wide angle view of engineers working on the open BaBar particle detector at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), California, USA

BaBar silicon strip detector, SLAC
BaBar silicon strip detector. Female physicist below the silicon strip vertex detector (SSD) for the BaBar particle detector

Physicists work on BaBar detector at SLAC
BaBar particle detector. Physicists and engineers working on the open BaBar particle detector at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), California, USA

Hermes detector

H1 particle detector electronics at DESY
H1 particle detector. Scientist using an oscillos- cope to test the trigger electronics of H1 particle detector at DESY (Deutsche Elektronen Synchrotron)

D-Day - Metal Detectors in use after invasion
American GIs stroll through a captured village close to the Normandy coast following the invasion. Two metal detector operators check the road ahead of the troops for hidden/buried mines or booby

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Caption: Unveiling the Secrets of the Universe: Exploring with Detectors From unraveling the mysteries of particle physics to ensuring safety in hazardous environments, detectors have played a pivotal role in various fields throughout history. In 2012, scientists at CERN's ATLAS detector (C013/6892) made a groundbreaking discovery by capturing the elusive Higgs boson event, shedding light on the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Just like miners relying on canaries to detect dangerous gases deep underground, detectors have been crucial for human survival. During World War II's Normandy Landings on June 6th, 1944, these devices helped soldiers navigate treacherous territories and identify hidden threats. Intricate simulations of Higgs boson production continue to push scientific boundaries. The CMS detector at CERN enables researchers to delve deeper into understanding this enigmatic particle and its role in shaping our universe. Computer artwork showcasing the ATLAS detector at CERN highlights how technology has advanced over time. This cutting-edge device aids physicists in their relentless pursuit of knowledge about particles and their interactions. Particle physics research owes much credit to detectors such as Fermilab's CDF particle detector. These instruments allow scientists to observe and analyze subatomic particles with unparalleled precision, leading us closer to unlocking nature's secrets, and are not limited solely to scientific endeavors; they also find applications beyond academia. Dating back as early as 1923, lie detectors have sought truth by measuring physiological responses during questioning sessions. The Harley-Scope Mine-Detector designed by William Heath Robinson exemplifies how inventors continuously innovate detection technologies for specific purposes. By saving countless lives during times of conflict or danger, these devices prove invaluable assets across diverse domains. As we venture further into uncharted territories within science and society alike, it is clear that detectors will remain indispensable tools for exploration and security alike – forever guiding us towards new frontiers of knowledge.