Sensor Devices: Theory, Design and Applications

Catalog description

Sensor classification and transduction principles. Fundamental principles and theory of operation of various types of sensors, based on various technologies which include: optical, electrical, acoustical, thermal, magnetic, mechanical and chemical. Analysis of sensor signals. Study of sensor characteristics which include hysteresis, non-linearity, saturation, repeatability, sensitivity, selectivity and resolution. Design and practical implementations of various sensors for scientific, industrial and consumer applications.