Optical Sensors

The book "Optical Sensors" provides a comprehensive introduction to the technology of optical sensors, which proves to be promising for various applications. These technologies have established themselves in areas such as environmental monitoring, process control in biotechnology, and clinical testing, where cost-effective, single-use sensors are required. The range of applications extends from fiber-optic microsensors to planar-coated bioreactors and disposable devices, as well as planar membranes that can be imaged with sensitive cameras. The book covers a wide spectrum of wavelengths, from UV to infrared, and discusses various measurement principles, including absorption, emission, and surface plasmon resonance. This first edition of the Springer series on chemical sensors and biosensors offers a current and detailed description of this advanced technology.