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detector: see particle detector particle detector, in physics, device for detecting, measuring, and analyzing particles and other forms of radiation entering it. Such devices play an important role not only in basic research, as in the study of elementary particles , but also in numerous ..... Click the link for more information. . detector [di′tek·tər] (electronics) The stage in a receiver at which demodulation takes place; in a superheterodyne receiver this is called the second detector. Also known as demodulator; envelope detector. (science and technology) Apparatus or system used to detect the presence of an object, radiation, chemical compound, or such. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A mistrust of established reputations was strictly in character with the Assistant Commissioner's ability as detector. So that I hope I may with justice pronounce myself an author perfectly blameless; against whom the tribes of Answerers, Considerers, Observers, Reflectors, Detectors, Remarkers, will never be able to find matter for exercising their talents. |
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