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OSL dating research, analysis machine C017 / 9999
OSL dating research, analysis machine using lasers (green light). Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating is a method of determining how long ago minerals were last exposed to daylight

Genetic microarray, analysis machine C019 / 0282
Genetic microarray, analysis machine. Analyst placing a prepared gene chip or microarray into an analysis machine. Samples of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) have been added to the microarray

Genetic microarray, analysis machine C019 / 0281
MODEL RELEASED. Genetic microarray, analysis machine. Analyst placing a prepared gene chip or microarray into an analysis machine

Fingerprint analysis, 1918 C014 / 0458
Fingerprint analysis. Early 20th-century analysis of fingerprints, with a clerk using a loupe to examine the records. The ridges on the skin of human fingertips, a distinct and unique pattern

Micrography metallurgy analysis, 1937 C014 / 0466
Micrography metallurgy analysis. Researcher in the 1930s using a new photomicrograph design (right) to analyse the structural effect of corrosion on metals (left) used in aircraft construction

Urine diabetes test C014 / 1230
MODEL RELEASED. Urine diabetes test. Woman using a urine self-test for diabetes. This test detects the levels of glucose and ketone in the urine

Brent Dalrymple, US geologist
Brent Dalrymple (born 1937), US geologist. Dalrymple is adjusting a mass spectrometer vacuum flight tube. Mass spectrometers accurately detect the mass of molecules of a sample

Marine fuel analysis. Industrial researcher carrying out a calibration test on a hydrogen sulphide (H2S) analysis machine (vapour phase processor, VPP)

Lab on a chip, LOCAD-PTS system C016 / 4199
Lab on a chip being held in a gloved hand. These devices are used for numerous applications, from medical tests to water quality monitoring to detecting the signatures of life on other planets

Rutherford backscattering spectrometer C016 / 3834
Rutherford backscattering spectrometer chamber. This is a view of the inside of one of the chambers of the spectrometer. Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy (RBS)

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer C016 / 3830
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer. NMR spectroscopy measures the resonance between an applied magnetic field and the magnetic moment of a molecules atoms

Pulse laser deposition apparatus C016 / 3828
Pulse laser deposition apparatus. Close-up of the sample holder of a pulse laser (blue light) being used to deposit material on the surface of a photovoltaic cell

Photovoltaic cell testing C016 / 3829
Photovoltaic cell testing. Set-up for an I-V (current-voltage) test stand for testing of a photovoltaic cell. This is a point contact configuration for the apparatus

Raman laser spectroscopy C016 / 3826
Raman laser spectroscopy. Close-up of a display screen, laser beams, and microscope objectives. This LabRAM HR Raman laser spectrometer is being used to obtain phase

Molecular beam mass spectrometer C016 / 3825
Molecular beam mass spectrometer (MBMS). This machine is being used to analyse vapours during gasification and pyrolysis processes in research into the thermochemical conversion of renewable energy

Silicon cluster manufacturing tool C016 / 3822
Silicon cluster manufacturing tool. Technician working on a silicon cluster tool, used for robotic assembly of silicon devices in a vacuum

X-ray crystallography C016 / 3823
X-ray crystallography. Researcher using an X-ray machine to obtain crystal diffraction patterns of proteins for 3-D imaging of enzymes

Scanning probe microscopy sample holder C016 / 3820
Scanning probe microscopy sample holder

Scanning electron microscopy C016 / 3816
Scanning electron microscopy. Researcher using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to characterize samples of various materials

Atomic processing microscopy C016 / 3817
Atomic processing microscopy. Researcher operating an atomic processing microscope (APM). This device is being used to carry out nanoscale characterization of solid-state materials

TOF SIMS spectrometer C016 / 3814
TOF SIMS spectrometer. Time-of-flight (TOF) secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS), used to analyse the surfaces of samples of various materials

Raman scattering analysis C016 / 3812
Raman scattering analysis. Researcher using a laser spectrometer to carry out a Raman scattering characterization analysis on photovoltaic (solar panel) materials

SIMS surface spectroscopy analysis C016 / 3813
SIMS surface spectroscopy analysis. Researcher using a secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) to carry out surface analysis of various samples

Electro-optical laser characterization C016 / 3811
Electro-optical laser characterization. Femtosecond laser being used to characterize the electrical and optical properties of semiconductor and solid-state materials

Toxicology laboratory, 1893
Toxicology laboratory, 19th-century artwork. Toxicology is the science of analysing and testing poisons and determining their effects on humans

Medicine. Neck massage. 20th century. Engraving

BALANCE, 20th CENTURY. Modern analytical balance. Line engraving, mid-20th century

BALANCE, 20th CENTURY. Modern analytical chainweight balance. Line engraving, mid 20th century

Ultrasonic Probes
The Analytical Research Unit, Harwell : Measuring the beam characteristics of Ultrasonic probes. Date: March 1968

Microdensitometer
The Analytical Research Unit, Harwell, is a service for industry to identify and control impurities in industrial materials : Using a microdensitometer and computer Date: 1973

High-precision spectrometer. Researcher using a spectrometer that has been designed to give results with high accuracy and precision. Spectrometry is the analysis of the electromagnetic spectrum

Ion chromatography system
MODEL RELEASED. Ion chromatography system. Ion chromatography (or ion-exchange chromatography) is the process of ion and polar molecule separation, based on the charge properties of the molecules

Vertical collimator. Researcher looking through the eyepiece of a vertical collimator. This device is designed to narrow and focus light onto a particular point

Haemoglobin blood test. Researcher using optical equipment to test for the presence of haemoglobin in a blood sample. Haemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment that gives blood its red colour

Mass spectrometry
MODEL RELEASED. Mass spectrometry. Physicist in front of a time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometer (TOF SIMS). The TOF SIMS is used to analyse the surface of a sample

Corrosion test. Nails being tested for corrosion (blue spots). They are in a petri dish containing agar (brown). A chemical indicator called ferroxyl has been used to test for the presence of

Iridology cholesterol ring. Conceptual computer- enhanced image of a human eye and an autoradiogram (fingerprint). Iridology is a complementary medicine that bases its diagnosis of diseases on an

Physics research laboratory. Researcher adjusting laser equipment being used for low-angle diffractometry experiments in a physics laboratory

Protein crystallography equipment in a physics research laboratory. Crystallography uses X-ray diffraction to determine the atomic structure of a crystal

Forensic DNA analysis
MODEL RELEASED. Forensic DNA analysis. Forensic scientist holding a vial containing DNA amplified from a trace amount found at a crime scene. The DNA is the cloudy strand at the base of the vial

Fingerprint analysis. Forensic scientist pointing at fingerprints being compared by characteristic features (square yellow markers)

Genetic analysis
Genetic research. Hand holding a vial containing a sample of human DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The print-out is the result of an analysis of this DNA

DNA microarray. Computer display of a section of a genome (the sequenced genes of an organism) produced by DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) microarray technology

Normal soil
Soil testing. A pH meter testing the acidity or alkalinity of soil. Farmers and gardeners use pH meters to determine the level of acidity in soil to assess its suitability for different plants

Barringer Crater geology
Barringer Crater. Coloured map of the geological structure of this crater in Arizona, USA. It is also called Meteor Crater

Mineral properties, 18th century

High Performance Liquid Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Computer artwork of the steel columns used in the instrument. High-performance liquid chromatography is a chromatographic technique that can separate a

High Pressure Liquid Chromatography HPLC
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Computer artwork of steel columns used in the process and a 3D chromatogram depicting the output of liquid chromatography

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"Unveiling the Hidden World: Exploring Analytical Techniques and Visionaries" Step into the realm science, where mysteries are unraveled and secrets are revealed. In 1954, a groundbreaking invention emerged - the mass spectrometer. This marvel of technology allowed scientists to delve deep into matter, deciphering its composition with unprecedented precision. As we journey further, we encounter the mesmerizing H-He-Hg emission spectra C017 / 7260. These ethereal patterns of light unveil the unique signatures of elements, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of their properties. In this captivating exploration, we stumble upon Carl Gustav Jung - a visionary Swiss psychiatrist whose profound insights transformed psychology forever. His work delved into the depths of human consciousness, shedding light on our innermost thoughts and emotions. Electrophoresis of RNA takes center stage as we witness molecules dancing through an electric field. This technique enables scientists to separate and analyze genetic material with astonishing accuracy, unraveling intricate biological puzzles. Venturing further still, we encounter acid soil - nature's enigma that affects plant growth and agricultural productivity. Through meticulous analysis using chromatography in both 3D and 2D views, researchers unlock vital clues about soil composition and nutrient availability. Amidst these scientific wonders lies Carl Gustav Yung's enigmatic black-and-white portrait. A man who explored not only the human mind but also embraced spirituality in his quest for self-discovery. Martin Heinrich Klaproth graces our path next through an exquisite engraving; he was instrumental in discovering several chemical elements that shaped our understanding of matter itself. Achromatogram appears once again in its two-dimensional glory – a testament to its versatility as it aids scientists across various fields in unraveling complex mixtures or identifying compounds within them. Our journey concludes with "The Painters March from Finchley, " an enchanting print by Paul Sandy from 1753.