"This book covers all of the major aspects of the primary constituents of the field of solid-state sensors, including working principles and related theories, sensor materials, classification of respective sensor type, relevant fabrication processes, and suitable applications. The authors explore the fundamentals of sensing phenomena and relevant equations governing the phenomena. The sensor materials section not only discusses the promising materials whose properties have been utilized for sensing action but also predicts future smart materials that have the potential for sensing application. The classification section categorizes sensors into different sub-types and describes their workings, focusing on prominent applications for the readers to realize the benefits of relevant designs. The application section includes an in-depth update of developments in the field of the given sensor type and concludes with challenges in the relevant field of research."--
About the Author AMBARISH PAUL, PhD, is currently working on bendable sensors for healthcare management at the University of Glasgow, UK. He has authored research articles in reputed IEEE journals in the fields of microfabrication and chemical-based pressure sensors.
MITRADIP BHATTACHARJEE, PhD, is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, India.
RAVINDER DAHIYA, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, USA. His group (Bendable Electronics and Sustainable Technologies) conducts research in flexible printed electronics, electronic skin, and their applications in robotics, wearables, and interactive systems.