Optical Fibre Sensor Technology : Chemical and Environmental Sensing

Grattan, K. T. V. (EDT); Meggitt, B. T. (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0412844206 / ISBN 13: 9780412844201

Published by Springer, 1999

Seller Inventory # 676323-n

Synopsis:

Environmental and chemical sensors in optical fiber sensor technology The nature of the environment in which we live and work, and the precarious state of many aspects of the natural environment, has been a major lesson for scientists over the last few decades. Public awareness of the issues involved is high, and often coupled with a scepticism of the ability of the scientist and engineer to provide an adequate, or even rapid solution to the preservation of the environment before further damage is done, and to achieve this with a mini­ mum of expenditure. Monitoring of the various aspects of the environment, whether it be external or internal to ourselves and involving chemical, physical or biomedical parameters is an essential process for the well-being of mankind and of the individual. Legis­ lative requirements set new standards for measurement and control all around us, which must be met by the most appropriate of the technologies available, commensurate with the costs involved. Optical fiber sensor technology has a major part to play in this process, both to complement existing technologies and to promote new solutions to difficult measurement issues. The developments in new sources and detectors covering wider ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum, with higher sensitivity, allow the use of techniques that some time ago would have been considered inappropriate or lacking in sufficient sensitivity.

Synopsis: This book builds on the foundation laid by "Optical Fiber Sensor Technology", Volumes I, II, and III. In Volumes I and II the material covered encompassed the fundamentals and underlying principles of the subject and the progress in devices and their associated technology which has taken place in recent years. Volume III and "Optical Fiber Sensor Technology Volume IV" concentrate on the applications of the technology and systems that rely upon it.This volume has a particular emphasis upon environmental sensing covering topics such as chemical and sol-gel based fiber optic sensors, fiber optic luminescent thermometry, liquid crystals in optical fiber sensors and biomedical application of fiber optic sensors. Edited by two scientists with a wide knowledge of the field and the community, the book brings together leading academics and practitioners in a comprehensive and incisive treatment of the subject. This is an essential reference both for researchers working and teaching in optical fiber sensor technology and for industrial users who need to be aware of current developments in optical fiber sensor devices and new areas of the associated technology.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Optical Fibre Sensor Technology : Chemical ...
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New