detector

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In both experiments, scientists generate beams of neutrinos using particle accelerators and send them across vast underground distances to massive detectors.

From Science Daily

The deadly incident led to widespread reform and congressional action to regulate the small passenger-boat industry, with new requirements for escape hatches, smoke detectors and other safety measures.

From Los Angeles Times

I nodded, remembering how he’d practically trembled in my mom’s presence as he showed off his new Butterfly detector.

From Literature

As detectors become more sensitive, this method could deliver even sharper measurements, potentially helping scientists close the gap behind the Hubble tension.

From Science Daily

Visitors are searched, and cars and bags are swept by dogs and metal detectors.

From BBC