Fundamentals of sensors for Engineering and Science /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Dunn, Patrick F.
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2019.
Subjects:	Detectors. Biosensors. Biocapteurs. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades. Biosensors Detectors Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

Volume I
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Author
1 Sensor Fundamentals
1.1 Chapter Overview
1.2 Role in a Measurement System
1.3 Domains
1.4 Characteristics
1.5 Scaling Considerations
1.6 Uncertainty
1.7 Calibration
1.8 Problems
Bibliography
2 Sensors in Engineering and Science
2.1 Chapter Overview
2.2 Physical Principles of Sensors
2.3 Electric
2.3.1 Resistive
2.3.2 Capacitive
2.3.3 Inductive
2.4 Piezoelectric
2.5 Fluid Mechanic
2.6 Optic
2.7 Photoelastic
2.8 Thermoelectric
2.9 Electrochemical
2.10 Problems
Bibliography
3 Human and Biomimetic Sensors
3.1 Chapter Overview
3.2 Human Sensors
3.2.1 Vision
3.2.2 Taste and Smell
3.2.3 Hearing and Equilibrium
3.2.4 Somatic
3.3 Biomimetic Sensors
3.4 Problems
Bibliography
Volume II
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Author
1 Fundamentals of Experimentation
1.1 Introduction
2 Experiments
2.1 Chapter Overview
2.2 Experimental Approach
2.3 Role of Experiments
2.4 The Experiment
2.5 Classification of Experiments
2.6 Plan for Successful Experimentation
2.7 Hypothesis Testing*
2.8 Design of Experiments*
2.9 Factorial Design*
2.10 Problems
Bibliography
3 Fundamental Electronics
3.1 Chapter Overview
3.2 Concepts and Definitions
3.2.1 Charge
3.2.2 Current
3.2.3 Force
3.2.4 Field
3.2.5 Potential
3.2.6 Resistance and Resistivity
3.2.7 Power
3.2.8 Capacitance
3.2.9 Inductance
3.3 Circuit Elements
3.3.1 Resistor
3.3.2 Capacitor
3.3.3 Inductor
3.3.4 Transistor
3.3.5 Voltage Source
3.3.6 Current Source
3.4 RLC Combinations
3.5 Elementary DC Circuit Analysis
3.5.1 Voltage Divider
3.5.2 Electric Motor with Battery.
3.5.3 Wheatstone Bridge
3.6 Elementary AC Circuit Analysis
3.7 Equivalent Circuits*
3.8 Meters*
3.9 Impedance Matching and Loading Error*
3.10 Electrical Noise*
3.11 Problems
Bibliography
4 Measurement Systems: Sensors and Transducers
4.1 Chapter Overview
4.2 Measurement System Overview
4.3 Sensor Domains
4.4 Sensor Characteristics
4.5 Physical Principles of Sensors
4.6 Electric
4.6.1 Resistive
4.6.2 Capacitive
4.6.3 Inductive
4.7 Piezoelectric
4.8 Fluid Mechanic
4.9 Optic
4.10 Photoelastic
4.11 Thermoelectric
4.12 Electrochemical
4.13 Sensor Scaling*
4.14 Problems
Bibliography
5 Measurement Systems: Other Components
5.1 Chapter Overview
5.2 Signal Conditioning, Processing, and Recording
5.3 Amplifiers
5.4 Filters
5.5 Analog-to-Digital Converters
5.6 Smart Measurement Systems
5.6.1 Sensors and Microcontroller Platforms
5.6.2 Arduino Microcontrollers
5.6.3 Wireless Transmission of Data
5.6.4 Using the MATLAB Programming Environment
5.6.5 Examples of Arduino Programming using Simulink
5.7 Other Example Measurement Systems
5.8 Problems
Bibliography
6 Measurement Systems: Calibration and Response
6.1 Chapter Overview
6.2 Static Response Characterization by Calibration
6.3 Dynamic Response Characterization
6.4 Zero-Order System Dynamic Response
6.5 First-Order System Dynamic Response
6.5.1 Response to Step-Input Forcing
6.5.2 Response to Sinusoidal-Input Forcing
6.6 Second-Order System Dynamic Response
6.6.1 Response to Step-Input Forcing
6.6.2 Response to Sinusoidal-Input Forcing
6.7 Measurement System Dynamic Response
6.8 Problems
Bibliography
7 Measurement Systems: Design-Stage Uncertainty
7.1 Chapter Overview
7.2 Design-Stage Uncertainty Analysis.
7.3 Design-Stage Uncertainty Estimate of a Measurand
7.4 Design-Stage Uncertainty Estimate of a Result
7.5 Problems
Bibliography
8 Signal Characteristics
8.1 Chapter Overview
8.2 Signal Classification
8.3 Signal Variables
8.4 Signal Statistical Parameters
8.5 Problems
Bibliography
9 The Fourier Transform
9.1 Chapter Overview
9.2 Fourier Series of a Periodic Signal
9.3 Complex Numbers and Waves
9.4 Exponential Fourier Series
9.5 Spectral Representations
9.6 Continuous Fourier Transform
9.7 Continuous Fourier Transform Properties*
9.8 Discrete Fourier Transform
9.9 Fast Fourier Transform
9.10 Problems
Bibliography
10 Digital Signal Analysis
10.1 Chapter Overview
10.2 Digital Sampling
10.3 Digital Sampling Errors
10.3.1 Aliasing
10.3.2 Amplitude Ambiguity
10.4 Windowing*
10.5 Determining a Sample Period
10.6 Problems
Bibliography
11 Probability
11.1 Chapter Overview
11.2 Relation to Measurements
11.3 Basic Probability Concepts
11.3.1 Union and Intersection of Sets
11.3.2 Conditional Probability
11.4 Sample versus Population
11.5 Plotting Statistical Information
11.6 Probability Density Function
11.7 Various Probability Density Functions
11.7.1 Binomial Distribution
11.7.2 Poisson Distribution
11.8 Central Moments
11.9 Probability Distribution Function
11.10 Problems
Bibliography
12 Statistics
12.1 Chapter Overview
12.2 Normal Distribution
12.3 Normalized Variables
12.4 Student's t Distribution
12.5 Rejection of Data
12.5.1 Single-Variable Outlier Determination
12.5.2 Paired-Variable Outlier Determination
12.6 Standard Deviation of the Means
12.7 Chi-Square Distribution
12.7.1 Estimating the True Variance
12.7.2 Establishing a Rejection Criterion.
12.7.3 Comparing Observed and Expected Distributions
12.8 Pooling Samples*
12.9 Problems
Bibliography
13 Uncertainty Analysis
13.1 Chapter Overview
13.2 Modeling and Experimental Uncertainties
13.3 Probabilistic Basis of Uncertainty
13.4 Identifying Sources of Error
13.5 Systematic and Random Errors
13.6 Quantifying Systematic and Random Errors
13.7 Measurement Uncertainty Analysis
13.8 Uncertainty Analysis of a Multiple-Measurement Result
13.9 Uncertainty Analyses for Other Measurement Situations
13.10 Uncertainty Analysis Summary
13.11 Finite-Difference Uncertainties*
13.11.1 Derivative Approximation*
13.11.2 Integral Approximation*
13.11.3 Uncertainty Estimate Approximation*
13.12 Uncertainty Based upon Interval Statistics*
13.13 Problems
Bibliography
14 Regression and Correlation
14.1 Chapter Overview
14.2 Least-Squares Approach
14.3 Least-Squares Regression Analysis
14.4 Linear Analysis
14.5 Higher-Order Analysis*
14.6 Multi-Variable Linear Analysis*
14.7 Determining the Appropriate Fit
14.8 Regression Confidence Intervals
14.9 Regression Parameters
14.10 Linear Correlation Analysis
14.11 Signal Correlations in Time*
14.11.1 Autocorrelation*
14.11.2 Cross-Correlation*
14.12 Problems
Bibliography
15 Units and Significant Figures
15.1 Chapter Overview
15.2 English and Metric Systems
15.3 Systems of Units
15.4 SI Standards
15.5 Technical English and SI Conversion Factors
15.5.1 Length
15.5.2 Area and Volume
15.5.3 Density
15.5.4 Mass and Weight
15.5.5 Force
15.5.6 Work and Energy
15.5.7 Power
15.5.8 Light Radiation
15.5.9 Temperature
15.5.10 Other Properties
15.6 Prefixes
15.7 Significant Figures
15.8 Problems
Bibliography
16 Technical Communication
16.1 Chapter Overview.
16.2 Guidelines for Writing
16.2.1 Writing in General
16.2.2 Writing Technical Memoranda
16.2.3 Number and Unit Formats
16.2.4 Graphical Presentation
16.3 Technical Memo
16.4 Technical Report
16.5 Oral Technical Presentation
16.6 Problems
Bibliography
A Glossary
B Symbols
C Review Problem Answers.