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Solid-State Sensors <br/><br/>A thorough and up-to-date introduction to solid-state sensors, materials, fabrication processes, and applications <br/><br/>Solid-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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>With in-depth discussion of recent developments, current research, and key challenges in the field of solid-state sensors, this volume: <br/><br/> Describes solid-state sensing parameters and their importance in sensor characterization<br/> <br/> Explores possible future applications and breakthroughs in associated fields of research<br/> <br/> Covers the fundamental principles and relevant equations of sensing phenomena<br/> <br/> Discusses promising smart materials that have the potential for sensing applications<br/> <br/> Includes an overview of the history, classification, and terminology of sensors<br/><br/> <br/><br/>With 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. |
