Optical Chemical Sensors
Author | : F. Baldini |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 582 |
Release | : 2006-04-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 1402046103 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781402046100 |
Rating | : 4/5 (100 Downloads) |
Download or read book Optical Chemical Sensors written by F. Baldini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-19 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers optical chemical sensing by means of optical waveguides, from the fundamentals to the most recent applications. The book includes a historical review of the development of these sensors, from the earliest laboratory prototypes to the first commercial instrumentations. The book reprints a lecture by the Nobel Laureate Charles Townes on the birth of maser and laser, which lucidly illustrates the development of new science and new technology.