Handbook of modern sensors physics, designs, and applications

This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the theory (physical principles), design, and practical implementations of various sensors for scientific, industrial, and consumer applications. This latest edition focuses on the sensing technologies driven by the expanding use of sensor...

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Main Author: Fraden, Jacob (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer 2016
Edition:Fifth edition
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Table of Contents:
  • Data acquisition
  • Transfer functions
  • Sensor characteristics
  • Physical principles of sensing
  • Optical components of sensors
  • Interface electronic circuits
  • Detectors of humans
  • Presence, displacement, and level
  • Velocity and acceleration
  • Force and strain
  • Pressure sensors
  • Flow sensors
  • Microphones
  • Humidity and moisture sensors
  • Light detectors
  • Detectors of ionizing radiation
  • Temperature sensors
  • Chemical and biological sensors
  • Materials and technologies