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Basic science behind the metal detector

Metal detecting is much loved and appreciated worldwide as a personal hobby pursuit, and the same technology is also used by security services and armed forces. On a personal level, from young to old, there is nothing more exciting than listening intently to the detectors (www.detectorly.com) buzzing frequency and the potential lure of unearthing some ancient treasure. In today's world, and the ever-increasing threat of terrorism the exact same technology works to keep us safe by detecting guns, knives etc. and helping armed forces to detect hidden mines. All this is based on the power of electromagnetism. it has been said that electricity and magnetism are like an old married couple', where ever you find one, the ether is certainly not too far away. Magnetism ultimately helps create electricity and electricity helps create magnetism, this is how closely they are linked. Electricity always comes from a powered generator, regardless of the source of power, th...

Modern Uses of the Metal Detectors

Metal detectors are electronic devices designed specially to detect the metal objects present nearby. They can be used for the detection of various metals such as iron, copper, tin, lead, gold, nickel, brass, bronze, silver, aluminum and many others. They are used primarily for security purposes, but also for many other useful purposes The metal detectors were originally designed to detect and locate the objects left behind by the explorers. Treasure hunters and archaeologists used them to find valuable metallicitems buried underground and like bullets, coins, jewelry and historical relics. During the World War II, they were also used to check and clear the battle areas from minefields. In the initial years, they were only used by military and large organizations because of large size and massive production and operational costs. But, after various refinements and a considerable reduction in the size and cost of production due to the invention of the transistor, the demand of metal...