Detailed knowledge of the working principles of different physical and chemical transducers and sensors. Based on the knowledge gained here, the students will be able to select and apply suitable transducers/sensors in specific applications, and develop ideas for new developments.

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Transducers used in Chemical Sensing: Potentiometry, Amperometry, Conductivity, Capacitance, Photometry / Spectrometry, Mass-Sensitive Sensors, Thermal Sensors
Direct Sensors - Measuring Inherent Characteristic Properties
Combined Sensors - Joining a Dumb Transducer with a Smart (Bio)Chemical Layer
Selective Layers: Chemical and Biochemical Recognition Elements
Performance Factors: Selectivity, Sensitivity, Time Factors, Precision, Accuracy and Repeatability
Selected Applications of Chemical Sensors

Tränkler, Sensortechnik, Springer, 1998
Hesse, Sensoren für Prozess- und Fabriksautomation, Vieweg, 2004
Eigler, Mikrosensorik und Mikroelektronik, Expert Verlag, 2000

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