List of Important Scientific Instruments

A scientific instrument is a device or tool used for scientific purposes, including the study of both natural phenomena and theoretical research.

Instruments are increasingly based upon integration with digital world i.e. Computers/Phones to improve, enhance and extend the instrumental functions.

Below is the list of famous scientific instruments:

S.No.	Instrument	Description
1	Altimeter	A special type of aneroid barometer, used in measuring altitudes.
2	Ammeter	An instrument to measure the strength of an electric current.
3	Anemometer	An instrument to measure the velocity and direction of the wind.
4	Audiometer	An instrument to measure difference in hearing.
5	Barometer	An instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
6	Binoculars	An optical instrument designed for magnified view of distant objects by both eyes simultaneously.
7	Calorimeter	An instrument for measuring quantities of heat.
8	Cat Scanner	A machine for photographing a selected plane of human body using X-rays. The computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) Scanner is a ring shaped X-ray machine that rotates through 180 degree around the patient, who lies on a horizontal plane, making numerous X-ray measurements every few degrees. The information is processed by a computer to produce the final image.
9	Chronometer	A clock that keeps very accurate time.
10	Clinical Thermometer	A thermometer for measuring the temperature of human body.
11	Colorimeter	An instrument for comparing intensities of colour.
12	Computer	A technical device designed to find instantaneous solutions of huge and complex calculations based on the information already fed.
13	Cryometer	A thermometer used for measuring very low temperatures close to 0 degree k.
14	Dynamometer	An electrical instrument used for measuring very small potential difference and electric currents without appreciably changing current in circuits.
15	Electroscope	An instrument for detecting the presence of electric charge.
16	Endoscope	An optical instrument for internal examination by direct vision through a lighted tube fitted with a system of lenses.
17	Galvanometer	An instrument for measuring electric current.
18	Hydrometer	An instrument for measuring the relative density of liquids.
19	Hydrophone	An instrument for measuring sound under water.
20	Hygrometer	An instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere.
21	Hygroscope	An instrument to show the changes in atmospheric humidity.
22	Lactometer	An instrument for measuring the relative density of milk.
23	Magnetometer	An instrument used to compare the magnetic moments and fields.
24	Manometer	An instrument to measure the pressure of gases.
25	Mariner’s Compass	An apparatus for determining direction, graduated to indicate 32 directions. The “N” point on the dial indicates north pole and the “S” point, south pole.
26	Micrometer	An instrument for magnified view of very small objects.
27	Olfactometer	An instrument for testing the sense of smell.
28	Ophthalmoscope	An instrument for inspecting the inside of the eye, especially for the diagnosis of eye diseases.
29	Oxygenator	An apparatus by which oxygen is introduced into blood during circulation outside the body, as during open heart surgery.
30	Periscope	An apparatus for viewing objects lying above the eye level of the observer and whose direct vision is obstructed.
31	Photometer	An instrument for comparing the luminous intensity of the sources of light.
32	Plantimeter	A mechanical integrating instrument to measure area of plane surface.
33	Pyrometers	Thermometers to measure high temperatures.
34	Quadrant	An instrument for measuring altitudes and angles in navigation and astronomy.
35	Quartz Clock	A highly accurate clock used in astronomical observations and other precision work.
36	Radio Micrometer	An instrument for measuring heat radiations.
37	Rain Gauge	An instrument for measuring rainfall.
38	Refractometer	An instrument used to measure the refractive index of a substance.
39	Resistance Thermometer	A thermometer for measuring high temperatures.
40	Seismograph	An instrument used for recording the intensity and origin of earthquake shocks.
41	Sextant	An instrument used for measurement of angular distances between two objects.
42	Spectroscope	An instrument used for spectrum analysis.
43	Spherometer	An instrument used for accurately measuring the curvature of spherical objects.
44	Sphygmomanometer	An apparatus for measuring blood pressure.
45	Stereoscope	An optical device to view specially taken two dimensional pictures as having depth and solidity.
46	Stroboscope	An instrument used for viewing the objects moving rapidly with a periodic motion and to see them as they were at rest.
47	Tangent Galvanometer	An instrument for measuring the strength of direct current.
48	Telemeter	An apparatus for recording physical even happening at a distance.
49	Teleprinter	A communication medium for automatic sending, receiving and printing of telegraphic messages from distance places.
50	Telescope	An instrument for viewing distance objects as Magnified.
51	Television	An instrument used for viewing distant objects by means of wireless waves.
52	Thermometer	An instrument to measure the temperature.
53	Thermostat	An automatic device for maintaining constant temperatures.
54	Transistor	A small device which may be used to amplify currents and perform other functions once performed by thermionic valve.
55	Vernier	An adjustable scale for measuring distances upto the smallest sub-division of the scale.
56	Voltmeter	An instrument to measure potential difference between two points.

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