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John Wiley Solid-State Sensors by Ambarish Paul Mitradip Bhattacharjee Ravinder Dahiya
Solid-State SensorsA thorough and up-to-date introduction to solid-state sensors materials fabrication processes and applicationsSolid-State Sensors provides a comprehensive introduction to the field covering fundamental principles underlying theories sensor materials fabrication technologies current and possible future applications and more. Presented in a clear and accessible format this reader-friendly textbook describes the fundamentals and classification of all major types of solid-state sensors including piezoresistive capacitive thermometric optical bio-chemical magnetic and acoustic-based sensors.Throughout the text the authors offer insight into how different solid-state methods complement each other as well as their respective advantages and disadvantages in relation to specific devices and a variety of state-of-the-art applications. Detailed yet concise chapters include numerous visual illustrations and comparative tables of different subtypes of sensors for a given application.With in-depth discussion of recent developments current research and key challenges in the field of solid-state sensors this volume Describes solid-state sensing parameters and their importance in sensor characterizationExplores possible future applications and breakthroughs in associated fields of researchCovers the fundamental principles and relevant equations of sensing phenomenaDiscusses promising smart materials that have the potential for sensing applicationsIncludes an overview of the history classification and terminology of sensorsWith well-balanced coverage of the fundamentals of sensor design current and emerging applications and the most recent research developments in the field Solid-State Sensors is an excellent textbook for advanced students and professionals in disciplines such as Electrical and Electronics Engineering Physics Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering.