Instruments, Detectors, and Light Sources in Forensic Science
Published on July 21, 2025
| Instrument Name |
Detector Used |
Light Source |
| Gas Chromatograph (GC) |
Flame Ionization Detector (FID) |
UV Light Source |
| Liquid Chromatograph (LC) |
UV-Vis Detector |
UV Light Source |
| Mass Spectrometer (MS) |
Mass Spectrometer Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
Fluorescence Detector |
UV Light Source |
| Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) |
UV-Vis Detector |
UV Light Source |
| Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) |
Infrared Detector |
Infrared Light Source |
| UV-Vis Spectrophotometer |
UV-Vis Detector |
UV Light Source |
| Stereomicroscope |
Optical Detector |
White Light Source |
| Compound Microscope |
Optical Detector |
White Light Source |
| DNA Sequencer |
Fluorescence Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| Centrifuge |
None (Sample Preparation) |
Visible Light Source |
| Gel Electrophoresis System |
Fluorescence Detector |
UV Light Source |
| Environmental Monitoring Device |
Optical Detector |
White Light Source |
| Caliper |
None (Manual Measurement) |
Visible Light Source |
| Osteometric Board |
None (Manual Measurement) |
Visible Light Source |
| 3D Scanner |
Laser Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| X-ray Machine |
Radiographic Detector |
X-ray Source |
| CT Scanner |
Radiographic Detector |
X-ray Source |
| Comparison Microscope |
Optical Detector |
White Light Source |
| Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) |
Backscatter Electron Detector |
Electron Beam Source |
| Laser Measuring Device |
Laser Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| Video Spectral Comparator (VSC) |
UV-Vis Detector |
Multi-Spectral Light Source |
| Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA) |
Electrostatic Charge Detector |
Visible Light Source |
| Raman Spectrometer |
Raman Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber |
Fluorescence Detector |
Alternative Light Source (ALS) |
| Laser Scanner (Fingerprinting) |
Fluorescence Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS) |
Mass Spectrometer Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Machine |
Fluorescence Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| Automated Liquid Handling Workstation |
Fluorescence Detector |
UV Light Source |
| Autopsy Dissection Kit |
None (Manual Tool) |
Visible Light Source |
| Histology Equipment |
Optical Detector |
White Light Source |
| Polygraph Machine |
Galvanic Skin Response Detector |
Visible Light Source |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) Device |
EEG Detector |
Visible Light Source |
| X-ray Diffraction (XRD) |
X-ray Detector |
X-ray Source |
| Digital Camera |
CMOS/CCD Sensor |
Alternative Light Source (ALS) |
| Video Forensic Workstation |
CMOS/CCD Sensor |
UV Light Source |
| Computer Forensic Workstation |
Digital Signal Detector |
Visible Light Source |
| Mobile Device Extraction Tool |
Pattern Recognition Algorithm |
Visible Light Source |
| Material Testing Machine |
Strain Gauge Detector |
Visible Light Source |
| Finite Element Analysis Software |
Pattern Recognition Algorithm |
Visible Light Source |
| Financial Analysis Software |
Pattern Recognition Algorithm |
Visible Light Source |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometer (IMS) |
Ion Detector |
Laser Light Source |
| Metal Detector |
Magnetic Field Detector |
Visible Light Source |
| Evidence Drying Cabinet |
None (Sample Preservation) |
Visible Light Source |
| Electrostatic Dust Lifter |
Electrostatic Charge Detector |
Visible Light Source |
| Laser Trajectory Kit |
Laser Detector |
Laser Light Source |
