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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

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6890
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 / 6888
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, CMS detector C013 / 6887
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a longitudinal section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Peter Higgs, British physicist C013 / 6881
Peter Higgs (born 1929), British theoretical physicist, at the Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012, at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory)

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6885
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, CMS detector C013 / 6886
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Englert and Higgs at CERN C013 / 6880
Francois Englert (born 1932, left) and Peter Higgs (born 1929, right), Belgian and British theoretical physicists, at the Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6884
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a longitudinal section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6882
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Francois Englert, Belgian physicist C013 / 6879
Francois Englert (born 1932), Belgian theoretical physicist, at the Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012, at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory)

Higgs boson discovery announcement C013 / 6877
Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012. Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment

Higgs boson discovery announcement C013 / 6875
Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012. Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment

Higgs boson discovery announcement C013 / 6876
Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012. Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment

Particle accelerator C014 / 0142
Physicists with a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Microwave radar horns C013 / 5299
Microwave radar horns of a surveillance security system at Titan Missile Museum near Tucson, Arizona. The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Ashcrofts patent low water detector for preventing the explosion... Date c1866

Keelers Lie Detector
Leonard Keeler, of North Western University, USA, invents a lie detector based on blood pressure Date: 1937

Mekometre surveying, 1967
Mekometre surveying. Surveyor using a mekometre, an instrument used to measure long distances at extremely high resolution

Fire-detecting beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Melanophila acuminata beetle, which is able to detect distant fires

Hercules beetle antenna, SEM
Hercules beetle antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antenna of a hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules)

Beetles fire detectors

Satellite re-entry. Artwork of the re-entry of the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO) satellite through the Earths atmosphere

Cerenkov light detectors for gamma ray astronomy
Gamma ray astronomy. Cerenkov telescope at the High Energy Gamma Ray Astronomy (HEGRA) site at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma in the Canary Islands

Radio signal testing, 1925
Radio signal testing. Car with portable apparatus used to measure the strength of radio signals. The aerial is seen at right, while the signal processing equipment is seen in the car

Smoke alarm components
Smoke alarm. Internal components of a standard UK ionisation smoke alarm. Seen here are the battery (oblong), horn (round, centre left) and the radiation source (with radioactive symbol)

Geiger counter, for detecting radioactivity
Geiger counter, a device used for detecting radioactivity by its ionising effect as it passes through a gas at low pressure (contained in the cylindrical tube)

Military radiation meter
British military radiation meter. This portable device is designed to be used to measure the levels of radiation in an area

Fire detector researcher. Marc Thuillard, fire detector researcher, holding a circuit board containing his sensor by flames

DNA Biochip. Computer artwork of a DNA Biochip, a piece of biotechnology used for cheap and rapid simultaneous analyses, for example infectious organisms in samples of blood

Mini weather station. This solar-powered outdoors climate monitor detects changes in temperature, rainfall, wind and air pressure

FIVES contamination detection system. The Fluorescence Interaction Video Exposure System (FIVES) is designed to detect contamination of environmental workers by using fluorescent dye as a tracer

Ship radar and radio domes
Radar and radio domes in Cruise ship

Vegetable hygrometer, 19th century
Vegetable hygrometer, 19th-century artwork. Hygrometers are used to measure relative humidity, which can be used to predict the approach of rain

MAGIC telescope and star trails. There are two MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma-ray Imaging Cherenkov) telescopes, both located on La Palma, the Canary Islands

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

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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.