Sensors and Detection Technology

Author: edited by Zhu Ziqin
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Publishing Date: 2005-02-01
Features: In line with the spirit of the Ministry of Education, this textbook is one of the 21st Century Higher Vocational and Technical College Planning Textbooks organized by the China Mechanical Industry Education Association and China Machine Press, involving more than 80 institutions nationwide. It systematically introduces the composition of detection technology and modern detection systems, the basic principles and characteristics of sensors, signal conversion circuits, and their applications in non-electric quantity detection systems. The book is divided into 9 chapters, covering fundamental concepts and functions of detection technology, measurement errors and data processing; basic concepts, characteristics, and common sensitive components of sensors; energy control-type sensors; characteristic-type sensors; environmental quantity detection sensors; intelligent sensors; sensor calibration; modern measurement systems; and detection instruments. Each chapter is followed by a large number of exercises. The book is rich in content, with novel material selection, clear focus, emphasis on knowledge application and practical skill development, making it suitable as a textbook for 2-year and 3-year higher vocational and technical education, as well as for adult education and open education. It can also serve as a reference for engineering technicians working in detection technology, automation control, and instrumentation.