Detectors

Definition

Detectors are devices used to measure or detect various physical quantities such as light intensity, radiation levels, temperature, or electric current.

Related terms

Photodetector: A type of detector that measures light intensity or detects photons.

Geiger-Muller counter: A radiation detector used to measure ionizing radiation levels.

Thermocouple: A temperature detector that uses the principle of thermoelectric effect to measure temperature changes.