Sensors, Circuits, and Systems for Scientific Instruments

"Sensors, Circuits, and Systems for Scientific Instruments: Back-Ends and Applications" explores the advanced realm of sensors and circuits for precision measurements. Building upon the foundational concepts explored in the introductory first volume from author Soumyajit Mandal, this advanced text focuses on the sophisticated processes involved in the later stages of a measurement. From data converters and digital signal processing to parameter estimation, machine learning, and system-level integration, this volume enables students to gain insights into testing, verification, and the synthesis of these concepts through real-life case studies featuring a variety of scientific instruments. Tailored for senior-level undergraduates and entry-level graduate students in electrical and computer engineering, applied physics, biomedical engineering, and related fields, this book bridges the gap between specialized component-focused texts and broad survey-style overviews.

• Develops a unified treatment of modern scientific instruments by combining knowledge of high-performance sensors, semiconductor devices, circuits, signal processing, and embedded computing
• Focuses on fundamental concepts in precision sensing and interface circuitry (accuracy, precision, linearity, noise, etc.) and their impact on system-level performance instead of presenting a “laundry list” of sensor types
• Introduces readers to the indispensable role of signal detection theory, pattern recognition, and machine learning for modern scientific instrumentation
• Presents multiple case studies and examples to demonstrate how theoretical concepts are translated into real-life measurement systems