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The increasingly widespread use of optical chemical sensor technology has paved the way for a broad range of exciting new applications in areas such as medicine, biotechnology, remote control, and the environment. In fact, this technique is growing so rapidly that it has proven difficult to obtain updated reference material on the subject — until now. Based on a review of more than 2500 recent research papers on the subject, this comprehensive book updates you on the latest innovations in this field and describes new applications of the technology in medicine, biotechnology, immunosensors, process control, environmental science, and related areas. Expanding upon the fundamental concepts covered in Optical Fiber Sensors, Volumes I and II (Artech House, 1988, 1989), the book helps even non-specialists understand the "how and why" behind optical chemical sensing, and provides experienced chemical and biochemical engineers with a single resource summarizing the latest applications of the technology. With numerous examples, clear definitions, over 200 illustrations, and 265 equations, this book is an invaluable resource for chemical, biochemical, and physical chemistry scientists, development and application engineers, industrial sensor developers, and managers. It also serves as an excellent text for graduate-level students. Includes more than 1000 references for further study. Gilbert E. Boisdé is currently involved with active research in fiber optics, remote Spectometry, and physical and chemical sensors. With nearly 40 years of industry experience, he has written more than 60 technical papers and 5 book contributions, and holds 20 patents on the field of fiber optics. Dr. Boisdé received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Ecole Supérieure de Chimie de l'Université de Rennes (ENSCUR). Alan Harmer is director of Harmer and Associates, a consulting group involved in technology development, design and prototyping, and assessment studies. Holding advanced degrees in physics and electrical engineering from Oxford University and MIT respectively, he has published over 70 technical papers and holds 20 patents. Tags: chemical and biochemical sensing with optical fibers and waveguides |
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