The document discusses different types of detectors used in HPLC. It describes 4 detectors in detail: [1] UV detector, which detects compounds that absorb UV light; [2] Fluorescence detector, which detects compounds that fluoresce under light; [3] Electrochemical detector, which detects compounds that can be oxidized or reduced; [4] Thermal conductivity detector (TCD), which detects changes in thermal conductivity of the mobile phase. The document provides information on the principles, operation, applications and advantages of these four important HPLC detectors.