detektionsgerät
A Detektionsgerät, or detection device, is a piece of equipment designed to sense or identify the presence of a specific substance, phenomenon, or object. These devices operate on various physical principles, depending on what they are intended to detect. For instance, a metal detector uses electromagnetic induction to find metallic objects hidden beneath the surface, while a smoke detector senses the presence of smoke particles in the air, typically using ionization or photoelectric methods.
The applications of detektionsgeräte are widespread. In security, they are used for detecting weapons, explosives, or