Elective List

Key definitions and terminology, an overview of the general field of sensors with typical examples and their applications. Basics of thermodynamics, temperature, radiation force and pressure sensors, inertial, magnetic and flow sensors. Position and angular sensors, few actuator applications and the field of chemo-, gas- and biosensors. Foundations on basic theory, conversion principles, sensitivity and measurement ranges, cross-sensitivities, materials related aspects, technical realization, manufacturing technologies, relevance of industrial sensor packaging and bonding, generation, conditioning and electronic interfacing, micro-miniaturization techniques, challenges of the field applications.