atom smasher, particle accelerator, accelerator - a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles

console - a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)

hodoscope - (physics) scientific instrument that traces the path of a charged particle

instrument - a device that requires skill for proper use

kicksorter, pulse height analyzer - scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass

cymograph, kymograph - scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure)

magnifier - a scientific instrument that magnifies an image

microtome - scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination

strobe, strobe light, stroboscope - scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary

t-scope, tachistoscope - scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures

telemeter - any scientific instrument for observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer