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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==
===Books and links===
* A good textbook on the Physics of Sensors is Jacob Fraden: Handbook of Mondern Sensors, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-19302-1 or [https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-19303-8 doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19303-8]. There shoud be an e-book available through the NUS library at https://linc.nus.edu.sg/record=b3554643
* Another good textbook: John B.Bentley: Principles of Measurement Systems, 4th Edition, Pearson, ISBN: 0-13-043028-5 or https://linc.nus.edu.sg/record=b2458243 in our library.
 
===Software===
* Various Python extensions. [https://www.python.org Python] is a very powerful free programming language that runs on just about any computer platform. It is open source and completely free.
* [https://www.gnuplot.info 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===
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:
 
* Physics Toolbox sensor suite on [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrystianvieyra.physicstoolboxsuite&hl=en_SG Google play store] or [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/physics-toolbox-sensor-suite/id1128914250 Apple App store].
 
===Data sheets===
A number of components might be useful for several groups. Some common data sheets are here:
* Photodiodes:
** Generic Silicon pin Photodiode type [[Media:Bpw34.pdf|BPW34]]
** Fast photodiodes (Silicon PIN, small area): [[Media:S5971_etc_kpin1025e.pdf|S5971/S5972/S5973]]
* PT 100 Temperature sensors based on platinum wire: [[Media:PT100_TABLA_R_T.pdf|Calibration table]]
* Thermistor type [[Media:Thermistor B57861S.pdf|B57861S]] (R0=10k&Omega;, B=3988Kelvin). Search for  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinhart-Hart_equation Steinhart-Hart equation]. See [[Thermistor]] page here as well.
* Humidity sensor
** Sensirion device the reference unit: [[media:Sensirion SHT30-DIS.pdf|SHT30/31]]
* Thermopile detectors:
** [[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]
* Ultrasonic detectors:
** plastic detctor, 40 kHz, -74dB: [[Media:MCUSD16P40B12RO.pdf|MCUSD16P40B12RO]]
** metal casing/waterproof, 48 kHz, -90dB, [[Media:MCUSD14A48S09RS-30C.pdf|MCUSD14A48S09RS-30C]]
** metal casing, 40 kHz, sensitivity unknown, [[Media:MCUST16A40S12RO.pdf|MCUST16A40S12RO]]
** metal casing/waterproof, 300kHz, may need high voltage: [[Media:MCUSD13A300B09RS.pdf|MCUSD13A300B09RS]]
* Magnetic field sensor
** Fluxgate magnetometer [[media:Data-sheet FLC-100.pdf|FCL100]]
* Lasers
** Red laser diode [[media:HL6501MG.pdf|HL6501MG]]
* Generic amplifiers
** Instrumentation amplifiers: [[media:Ad8221.pdf|AD8221]] or [[media:AD8226.pdf|AD8226]]
** Conventional operational amplifiers: Precision: [[media:OP27.pdf|OP27]], General purpose: [[media:OP07.pdf|OP07]]
** Transimpedance amplifiers for photodetectors: [[media:AD8015.pdf|AD8015]]
 
 
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Revision as of 12:52, 4 January 2026

Welcome to the wiki page for the course PC5271: Physics of Sensors!

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.

Projects

Project 1 (Example)

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

Books and links

Software

  • 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

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

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
  • Ultrasonic detectors:
  • Magnetic field sensor
  • 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