Detector 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

The Normandy Landings - 6th June 1944 - WW2. Note the American soldier in the landing craft holding a metal detector to sweep for landmines. Date: 1944

Simulation of Higgs boson production
^BSimulated detection of Higgs boson. ^b Computer simulation of an event in which the decay of a Higgs boson particle produces four muons. Two of these muons are seen here (green tracks)

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

Miner and canary
Staffordshire coal miner gently holds the last canary to work down a British coal mine. Canaries were used to detect poisonous and dangerous gas in mines Date: 1986

Computer artwork of ATLAS detector at CERN
Virtual reality in physics. Computer-generated wire-frame drawing showing a cut-away view of the ATLAS particle detector to be built at the CERN European particle physics laboratory

Particle physics research. Screenshot of particle tracks as recorded by a detector at a particle accelerator. Particles such as protons are accelerated to near the speed of light to collide with

Simulation of Higgs boson production
Simulated detection of Higgs boson. Computer simulation of an event in which the decay of a Higgs boson particle produces four muons. Two of these muons are seen here (green tracks)

CDF particle detector, Fermilab
MODEL RELEASED. CDF particle detector at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) near Chicago, USA. The CDF (Collider Detector Facility)

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

Simulation of Higgs boson production
Simulated detection of Higgs boson. Computer simulation of an event in which the decay of a Higgs boson particle produces four muons (red tracks)

The Harley-Scope Mine-Detector by William Heath Robinson
A crackpot invention dreamed up Heath Robinson, allowing a British machine to suspend a stethoscope wearing doctor over the ground, in an attempt to locate the snug dug outs of the German enemy

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Psychometric Test
A young woman, wired up to a Psychometer machine, undergoes a psychometric test. Date: early 1930s

H1 particle detector. Technician working on the H1 detector of the HERA accelerator at DESY (Deutsche Elektronen Synchrotron)

New York, Long Island, Long Beach, Man with metal detector beachcombing

Polish troops of the 2nd Corps in Italy. The continue to train, even after hostilities have ended. Picture taken 25th May 1945

Civilians crowding around a gas-detector table, Sept 1939
Four people inspecting a new gas-detector table, set up to indicate a gas attack shortly after the outbreak of war. The table was covered with a paint that changed colour in the presence of mustard

White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy
NAM429773 White tape marking clear tracks through a minefield, by the River Senio, Italy, March 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath
NAM429772 Sappers of the 237 Field Company, Royal Engineers, clearing a minefield in the aftermath of the First Armys attack on Toukabeur and Chaouach, April 1943 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

An Indian soldier searching for mines with a metal detector (b / w photo)
NAM429767 An Indian soldier searching for mines with a metal detector (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

The Emperor of Japan inspecting the huge trumpet-like aircraft detectors
PNP365628 The Emperor of Japan inspecting the huge trumpet-like aircraft detectors, part of Japans air defences, c.1935 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century)

Indian soliders searching for mines along a dirt road, 1941 (b / w photo)
NAM429768 Indian soliders searching for mines along a dirt road, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Personality analysis using x-rays (b / w photo)
6000728 Personality analysis using x-rays (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Personality analysis using x-rays)

Metal detector, Seaton, Devon
The holidaymakers have gone home for the evening and a man in shorts uses a metal detector on the deserted beach at Seaton, Devon, England Date: 1989

Alexander Graham Bell and assistant use an electrical detector to find a bullet in the torso of ail Artist: W Shinkle
Alexander Graham Bell and assistant use an electrical detector to find a bullet in the torso of ailing US President James Garfield, 1881, c1882, (1938)

John Hector Cutten, psychical researcher and writer with a special interest in telepathy and clairvoyance. He served as secretary of the Society for Psychical Research

Wireless detector vans being equipped with devices whereby the Post Office could trace defaulters who had installed a wireless set but omitted to buy an annual ten shilling license, 1931

Alexander Graham Bells metal detector, invented in 1881 in order to find the bullet lodged in President James Garfields
BELL: METAL DETECTOR, 1881. Alexander Graham Bells metal detector, invented in 1881 in order to find the bullet lodged in President James Garfields body. Line engraving, 19th century

Joseph Weber, physicist
Joseph Weber. US physicist Joseph Weber (1919- 2000) working on a gravitational wave antenna. In the 1960s, Weber claimed to be the first to detect gravitational waves; ripples in space

Computer art of ATLAS detector, CERN
Virtual reality in physics. Computer-generated wire-frame drawing showing the ATLAS particle detector to be built at the CERN European particle physics laboratory

L3 particle detector at CERN
L3 particle detector. View along the accelerator beamline into the L3 particle detector at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva

Gas Leak Detector
An old man inspecting a gas leak detector. Date: early 1930s

High voltage driving DNA fragments along a capillary tube passing through a photo detector, illustration

Man using metal detector on beach, near Granville, Manche, Normandy, France, December

Man using metal detector in field, Llanfair Llanfair Talhaiarn, Conwy, North Wales, February

Dairy farming, Holstein dairy cows, with heat detector on back of one, resting in wooden cubicle house, North Yorkshire, England, March

Aragats radio telescope dish at night C016 / 7630
Radio astronomy. View of the dish of the Herouni Mirror Radio Telescope at night. This is a 54-metre diameter dish lined with 4000 mirror-like panels

Weather satellite antenna
Satellite communications. A flat array antenna used to receive data from weather satellites. Photographed in Moscow in 1973

Rayon production research, 1950s C018 / 0659
Rayon production research. Industrial chemists using an ultraviolet photometer (left) to detect and analyse the amount of carbon disulphide present during the production of rayon

Alcohol detector for traffic police
Drunk driving. A laser-based detector that can remotely sense alcohol fumes inside a passing car on show. The device is aimed at allowing traffic police to detect drivers who have had alcohol by

Guido Tonelli, CERN physicist. Guido Tonelli (born 1950) is an Italian physicist who is one of the leaders of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) project

Budker Institute particle accelerator
Particle physics. A scientist stands in the middle of the VEPP-2000 particle accelerator at the Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, Novosiibirsk, Russia

Ionising X-ray spectroscope C016 / 3689
X-ray crystallography. An early design of X-ray spectroscope made in the 1910s. A beam of X-rays passes through a collimator and slit (left)

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6893
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6894
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6891
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6889
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

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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.