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General: detection equipment. In particle physics, this refers to a complex instrument built from numerous different individual components. It detects elementary particles and their reactions by recording their tracks and measuring their energies. ??? for additional information see Detectors
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A device that is sensitive to radiation and can produce a response signal suitable or measurement or analysis. A radiation detection instrument.
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An electronic device that responds in a predictable way to electromagnetic or mechanical parameter such as light, current, or voltage.
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a component within the instrument (eg, TES, mini-TES, or THEMIS) that converts electromagnetic radiation into a recorded signal
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The discovery of a physical abnormality in a person who might or might not show symptoms of disease. Detection can result from self-examination or special screening and/or diagnostic tests administered by health care professionals.
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