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This is the repository where projects are documented. You will need to create an account for editing/creating pages. If you need an account, please contact Christian.
This is the repository where projects are documented. You will need to create an account for editing/creating pages. If you need an account, please contact Christian.
'''Logistics''':
Our '''<span style="color: red">location is S11-02-04</span>''', time slots for "classes" are '''<span style="color: red">Tue and Fri 10:00am-12:00noon</span>'''.


==Projects==
==Projects==
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** [[Media:Thermopile_G-TPCO-035 TS418-1N426.pdf|G-TPCO-035 / TS418-1N426]]: Thermopile detector with a built-in optical bandpass filter for light around 4&mu;m wavelength for CO<sub>2</sub> absorption
** [[Media:Thermopile_G-TPCO-035 TS418-1N426.pdf|G-TPCO-035 / TS418-1N426]]: Thermopile detector with a built-in optical bandpass filter for light around 4&mu;m wavelength for CO<sub>2</sub> absorption
* Resistor color codes are explained [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_color_code here]
* Resistor color codes are explained [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_color_code here]
* Ultrasonic detectors:
<!-- * Ultrasonic detectors:
** plastic detctor, 40 kHz, -74dB: [[Media:MCUSD16P40B12RO.pdf|MCUSD16P40B12RO]]
** plastic detctor, 40 kHz, -74dB: [[Media:MCUSD16P40B12RO.pdf|MCUSD16P40B12RO]]
** metal casing/waterproof, 48 kHz, -90dB, [[Media:MCUSD14A48S09RS-30C.pdf|MCUSD14A48S09RS-30C]]
** metal casing/waterproof, 48 kHz, -90dB, [[Media:MCUSD14A48S09RS-30C.pdf|MCUSD14A48S09RS-30C]]
** metal casing, 40 kHz, sensitivity unknown, [[Media:MCUST16A40S12RO.pdf|MCUST16A40S12RO]]
** metal casing, 40 kHz, sensitivity unknown, [[Media:MCUST16A40S12RO.pdf|MCUST16A40S12RO]]
** metal casing/waterproof, 300kHz, may need high voltage: [[Media:MCUSD13A300B09RS.pdf|MCUSD13A300B09RS]]
** metal casing/waterproof, 300kHz, may need high voltage: [[Media:MCUSD13A300B09RS.pdf|MCUSD13A300B09RS]]
* Magnetic field sensor
* Magnetic field sensor -->
** Fluxgate magnetometer [[media:Data-sheet FLC-100.pdf|FCL100]]
** Fluxgate magnetometer [[media:Data-sheet FLC-100.pdf|FCL100]]
* Lasers
* Lasers
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** Conventional operational amplifiers: Precision: [[media:OP27.pdf|OP27]], General purpose: [[media:OP07.pdf|OP07]]
** Conventional operational amplifiers: Precision: [[media:OP27.pdf|OP27]], General purpose: [[media:OP07.pdf|OP07]]
** Transimpedance amplifiers for photodetectors: [[media:AD8015.pdf|AD8015]]
** Transimpedance amplifiers for photodetectors: [[media:AD8015.pdf|AD8015]]


==Some wiki reference materials==
==Some wiki reference materials==

Latest revision as of 12:38, 5 January 2026

Welcome to the wiki page for the course PC5271: Physics of Sensors "(in AY25/26 Sem 2)!

This is the repository where projects are documented. You will need to create an account for editing/creating pages. If you need an account, please contact Christian.

Logistics: Our location is S11-02-04, time slots for "classes" are Tue and Fri 10:00am-12:00noon.

Projects[edit | edit source]

Project 1 (Example)[edit | edit source]

Keep a very brief description of a project or even a suggestion here, and perhaps the names of the team members, or who to contact if there is interest to join. Once the project has stabilized, keep stuff in the project page linked by the headline.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Books and links[edit | edit source]

Software[edit | edit source]

  • Various Python extensions. Python is a very powerful free programming language that runs on just about any computer platform. It is open source and completely free.
  • Gnuplot: A free and very mature data display tool that works on just about any platform used that produces excellent publication-grade eps and pdf figures. Can be also used in scripts. Open source and completely free.
  • Matlab: Very common, good toolset also for formal mathematics, good graphics. Expensive. We may have a site license, but I am not sure how painful it is for us to get a license for this course. Ask if interested.
  • Mathematica: More common among theroetical physicists, very good in formal maths, now with better numerics. Graphs are ok but can be a pain to make looking good. As with Matlab, we do have a campus license. Ask if interested.

Apps[edit | edit source]

Common mobile phones these days are equipped with an amazing toolchest of sensors. There are a few apps that allow you to access them directly, and turn your phone into a powerful sensor. Here some suggestions:

Data sheets[edit | edit source]

A number of components might be useful for several groups. Some common data sheets are here:

  • Photodiodes:
  • PT 100 Temperature sensors based on platinum wire: Calibration table
  • Thermistor type B57861S (R0=10kΩ, B=3988Kelvin). Search for Steinhart-Hart equation. See Thermistor page here as well.
  • Humidity sensor
    • Sensirion device the reference unit: SHT30/31
  • Thermopile detectors:
    • G-TPCO-035 / TS418-1N426: Thermopile detector with a built-in optical bandpass filter for light around 4μm wavelength for CO2 absorption
  • Resistor color codes are explained here
  • Lasers
  • Generic amplifiers
    • Instrumentation amplifiers: AD8221 or AD8226
    • Conventional operational amplifiers: Precision: OP27, General purpose: OP07
    • Transimpedance amplifiers for photodetectors: AD8015

Some wiki reference materials[edit | edit source]

Old wikis[edit | edit source]

You can find entries to the wiki from AY2024/25 Sem 2 and AY2023/24 Sem 2.