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For courses in Biomedicine and Biomedical Engineering.Opening the boundless potential of Virtual Instrumentation (VI) into the wide variety of disciplines that exist within the biomedical domain, this text provides specific examples that highlight VBI applications in the laboratory and clinical environment, connectivity to patient information systems, computerized maintenance and management systems (CMMS), and business intelligence and decision support applications. Each VBI application consists of detailed descriptions and interactive demonstrations of how VI solutions have been conceived and developed to meet specific end-user requirements within biomedicine and healthcare. ... Read more

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rich book
An extremely interesting and rich book of examples, but I have not received the attached cd-rom yet
Where can I download the examples? ... Read more

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A staple for technicians who need to understand the basic principles and operation of instruments used in measuring and controlling processes. Fully illustrated with over 250 detailed graphics and highly readable. ... Read more

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This two-volume work acquaints the reader with the principles of a wide spectrum of instrumental analytical methods, and in doing so, facilitates multidisciplinary solutions to practical problems. Analytical methods represent an inseparable part of research, not only in chemistry, but in other fields where chemical processes must be monitored and elucidated (e.g. industrial production, process control etc). The rapid development of instrumentation, automation and computerization, which utilize many aspects of physics and mathematics, highlights the need for this clear and concise text which presents the most up-to-date information on this rapidly expanding area. Volume 1 contains information on analytical isotachophoresis, differential pulse polarography, and the progress in ion-selective potentiometry. There is coverage of continuous measurement in flowing liquids, and a look at the remote detection of atoms, molecules and aerosols with laser devices. The book culminates with a discussion of the new sources of radiation in optical emission spectral analysis, and gives a presentation of radionanalytical methods.Written by renowned specialists, the chapters range from descriptions of new methods, through to the newest developments in established fields, and surveys important new applications in analytical methods. ... Read more

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Electronics for Scientists provides comprehensive coverage of a vital part of modern science courses. This book will give students and experimentalists a thorough knowledge of the concepts involved and their applications to practical situations. The text is graded into three parts, and is illustrated with line diagrams, plots from circuit simulators and photographs from oscilloscope traces. Part One assumes very little prior knowledge of electronics and provides a foundation for the book. Recognising that in the fast-moving electronic instrumentation industry, most instruments have a market lifetime of only a few years, in Parts 2 and 3, descriptions of specific circuits are deliberately avoided. Instead the 'electronic building blocks' approach is adopted, so that any instrument, old or brand new, can be analysed on a functional basis. Electronics for Scientists will be essential reading for all undergraduate science students and experimentalists using commercially available electronic instruments or innovating their own instruments for specific applications. ... Read more

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Not Good For Practical Use - Good Semi-Conductor Section
I bought this book with the hopes that it will be a quick read and a good reference for a working scientist.I took two quarters of "Electronics for Physicists" and I know this book leaves out many items covered in those courses. Further, as a working scientist in need of doing electronics, I find myself reaching for other books, since this one is not complete.

The book does lack examples that would allow the reader to build an intuition as to what some of the circuits do. Also lacks ample examples to do the analysis. The book leaves out the responses of such circuits.I can go in the lab and figure it out, but this takes additional time.I couldn't find any 'constructive' exercises that would allow a reader to construct. Perhaps a 'Lab book' that would compliment this one is in order.

The section on semi-conductor physics is well thought out, but this is also done in other books.

Overall, I would look to other electronic books to get started in the lab. Further, I don't feel this book would prepare the reader for any sort of GRE, PhD quals or electronics course exam. I'm giving it two stars since the section on semi-conductor physics is really good. ... Read more

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This valuable resource covers the principles of analytical instrumentation used by today's chemists and biologists and presents important advances in instrumentation, such as the drive to miniaturise and lab-on-a-chip devices. In terms of the lab-based analytical instrumentation, the five main categories of technique spectroscopic, chromatographic, electrochemical, imaging and thermoanalytical, are included and presented in a practical, not theoretical way.Including relevant examples and applications in a number of fields such as healthcare, environment and pharmaceutical industry this book provides a complete overview of the instruments used within the chemistry industry, making this an important tool for professionals and students alike. ... Read more

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The object of this book is to provide a comprehensive treatment of the principal issues in modern instrumentation, but without attempting an encyclopedic reference. It thus discusses the basic theory and physical principles underlying the operation of the various sensors as well as the practical aspects of their operation and their incorporation into larger systems. The intent is to cover the most important topics in electronics, sensors, measurements, and acquisition systems, always keeping in mind the needs of practicing scientists and engineers. The presentation focuses on systems controlled by desktop personal computers running a high-level program and operating through internal cards or an external bus connected to instruments, rather than the specialized microprocessors discussed in older texts.

The book will thus be useful to students in a wide variety of experimental sciences and engineering disciplines, including physics, chemistry, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical engineering, experimental psychology, biology, and geophysics. ... Read more

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solid discussion of theory with some reservations
This is the textbook used for our Bioinstrumentation class. While half of this book did not even apply for us bioengineers, the other half that we actually used was overall well-written and easy-to-follow.

First off, by 'discussion of theory' in the subject line, I refer to the fact that mathematical derivations are everywhere. If you would like a discussion of modern instrumentation without as many alphas, betas, and thetas, I suggest you stop here and look elsewhere. Otherwise, for the rest of you guys who aren't intimidated by all the Greek, this book does a good job of following the equations and explaining derivations of everything from gain levels to stress-resistance relationships in strain gages.

My reservations lie in the fact that the book does not offer as much of any applications or case studies. Personally, I like the fact that the book dedicates chapters to studying photosensors, strain gages, amplifiers, so on, so forth. But all that is nothing if you can't apply that to some actual complicated piece of modern equipment. Being able to know the basics is one thing, but with this book being titled "Modern Instrumentation for... Engineers", you'd have to expect more talk on MRI circuitry, laser printer design, etc.

And then of course, the amount of derivations in this book can be its own undoing sometimes. But nevertheless, it's a great book for reference in an instrumentation class, or for those wannabe-electrical engineers... ... Read more

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Radiation Dosimetry Instrumentation and Methods provides the basic theory and practical methods of radiation dosimetry. The book begins with a review of the theoretical basis of radiation dosimetry and the system of units used in the measurements. The remainder of the book presents dosimetry methods widely used in nuclear medicine, as well as new techniques and methods that are applied only in specific circumstances. The theoretical basis on which each method is based and the practical and technical details of each dosimeter's design and construction are presented.Dosimetry methods are compared and correction factors and adjustments offered in the final chapter. The methods discussed in this fascinating text include ionization chambers, thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLD), photographic emulsion, chemical dosimetry and calorimetry, lyoluminescence dosimetry, solid state detectors, tritium monitoring, and neutron dosimetry. Radiation Dosimetry Instrumentation and Methodsis an excellent book for physicians in nuclear medicine, hospital radioisotope departments, radiobiologists, radiochemists, and users of nuclear radiation for scientific, technical and energy production purposes. ... Read more

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Very interesting and useful book
The book is very interesting and useful for students of doctoral thesis in radiation dosimetry (physics and chemistry). The 1st edition is good but this 2nd edition is the best. ... Read more

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There is an increasing need for analysts to understand and be able to quantify the performance of analytical instruments, in particular with respect to the following:
* specifying equipment for purchase
* estimating uncertainties in intrumental measurements
* quantifying and demonstrating performance quality
This text links together an understanding of performance characteristics with an appreciation of the limitations imposed by instrument design, leading to the interplay of the validation and qualification processes within quality assurance systems.
A unique framework of topics covers the major instrumental techniques of spectrophotometry, chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and atomic emission spectroscopy. The use of over 200 questions and answers, together with cross-referencing, helps to develop a thorough understanding of the various concepts that underpin the different techniques.
This book will appeal to a broad range of professional chemists, technicians and students, weither with reference to specific analytical techniques, or within a general course of study in instrumental performance.
Analytical Techniques in the Sciences
This series of books provides coverage of all the major analytical techniques and their application in the most important areas of physical, life and materials sciences. Each text is presented in an open learning/distant learning style, in which the learning objectives are clearly identified. The reader's understanding of the material is constantly evaluated by the use of self-assessment and discussion questions. ... Read more

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Comprehensive Encyclopedia
An 800-page encyclopedia that covers almost every possible application/type of instrumentation & control.

Includes instruments & controls for: Aerospace applications, Astronomy equipment, Design & Drafting, Geophysics, Machine Control, Medicine & Biochemistry equipment, Meteorology & Hydrology, Navigation (compass systems, sextant systems, airplane/helicopter controls, etc), Oceonography, Process Control, Chemical Composition, Electrical Variables, Music & Acoustics (amplifiers, analog applications, analog/digital converters), Decoding, Frequency Modulation, Radio Telometry, Transponders, Analog/Hybrid Computers, Programming (BASIC/COBOL/FORTRAN, etc), Computing/Digital Storage/Hardware, Mechanical Computers, Alarm Control Systems, Display Tubes, Photogrammetry, Scanners, TV, Control Systems, and much much more. ... Read more

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An indispensable handbook of ph measurement in science and technology. It covers
- electrochemical fundamentals
- definition of the ph scale
- electrochemical methods of determination
- electrochemical ph measurement using a glass electrode - control systems
Written by an expert for experts this reference work is the only comprehensive and totally up-to-date treatment of ph measurement worldwide. ... Read more

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This is the fifth volume in the combustion treatise, aimed at practising engineers and advanced students. The volumes contain reviews of reference value to researchers in universities and industry. This volume discusses physical probes, laser-doppler velocimetry, (CARS coherent anti-strokes; raman spectroscopy) planar fluorescence imaging and multi-dimensional imaging. In the first chapter, "Basic Conditions", R.W. Bilger discusses why these new instruments are useful. He establishes the importance of concepts such as reduced reaction mechanisms and scalar dissipation which determines many of the requirements for advanced measurement techniques. H.A. Becker provides a review of intrusive probe measurements of gas composition, velocity and temperature. He provides critical analysis of three sampling probe designs, including the important, favourable contribution made by radical removal at the probe wall. L.P. Goss reviews CARS measurement of temperature and species concentration. He outlines the different approaches required depending on the magnitude of the mole fraction and the burner scale. An extensive section presents combeined CARS-DLV measurements. A.R.Jones, in "Light Scattering for Particle Characterization", presents a critical review of "integral" methods, particularly for soot and Fraunhofer diffraction instruments. "Particle counting" methods, including the phase Doppler anemometer, are described and strategies for particles of unknown refractive index and shape are presented. M.V. Heitor, S.H. Stamer, A. Taylor and J.H. Whitelaw examine velocity, size and turbulent flux measurements by laser-Doppler velocimetry. After presenting novel methodologies and a review of scalar-velocity correlations, a series of applications is presented, including gasturbine combustors and internal combustion engines. J.M. Seitzman and R.K. Hanson describe measurements of concentration, temperature, velocity, pressure and density using planar. Several instruments, mosty optical, have recently become available, complimenting progress in computational techniques and contributing to the evaluation of models of turbulence and combustion. This book summarizes the state-of-the-art of the more important instruments in seven chapters. Each includes essential theory but concentrates on the potential by reference to measurement examples. ... Read more

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This book explores a little-studied arena that exists betweenscience and technology, an arena in which a singular and importantvariety of open-ended, multi-purpose instrumentation is developed bypractitioners (neither scientist nor engineer, call themresearch-technologists) for use in academia, industry, state metrologyand technical services, and considerably beyond. The genericinstrumentation designed in this almost subterraneouslyinstitutionalized/professionalized, interstitial arena fuels bothscience and engineering work. This involves intermittent crossings ofthe boundaries that demarcate and protect the conventional cognitiveand artefact cultures familiar to many historians and sociologists.Research-technologists thereby comprise a distinctive (but neverdistinct) transverse science and technology culture that generates aspecies of pragmatic universality, which in turn provides multiple anddiversified audiences with a common repertory of vocabularies,notational systems, images, and perhaps even paradigms.Research-technology practitioners deliver a lingua franca thatcontributes to cognitive, material, and social cohesion.Research-technology is about the complementarity betweenboundary-crossing and the stability/maintenance of boundaries. ... Read more

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Written by an expert with over 20 years of experience in the field, this timely volume provides;in a single source;all aspects of humidity measurement and instrumentation, including rudiments and theory, common applications, advantages and limitations of frequently used sensors and techniques, and guidelines for installation, maintenance, and calibration. ... Read more

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A unique reference volume
This book is of no interest to the general public. However, for engineers, scientists, and others who face the challenge of understanding and measuring water vapor, this book is a unique resource. Pieter goes beyond the basic information found in most technical handbooks. He includes practical information on instrumentation and a variety of real-world applications, as well as thorough description of water vapor physics. ... Read more

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Innovations in crystallographic instrumentation and the rapid development of methods of diffraction measurement have led to a vast improvement in our ability to determine crystal and molecular structure. This up-to-date resource will allow the reader to harness the potential of X-ray diffraction instruments. Different sources of X-radiation used in crystallography are introduced, including synchrotron radiation, as well as a systematic review of detectors for X-rays and basic instruments for single crystal and powder diffractometry. The principles of the diffraction experiment are discussed and related to their practical application with a comparative description of different scan procedures.Diffraction data collection and processing are also reviewed and methods for error correction are described. This book will provide a useful guide for researchers and students starting in this area of science, as well as skilled crystallographers. ... Read more

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Comprehensive reference providing detailed treatment of sensorsranging from simple thermistors to strain gauges, electro-optics,and medical laboratory sensors. Practical application andinterfacing to both analog and digital circuits are included. Coversthe latest analog-to-digital converters for sensor interfacingto computers and interfacing sensors to the IBM-PC series computers.Also delivers a wealth of vital application examples. Intended forpractical design of instrumentation devices. KEYFEATURES: • provides grounding, shielding, and interferencereduction strategies. • includes in-depth coverage of noise andits effects on sensor signal processing. • covers DC powersupply and excitation sources for sensors.

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This book provides a coherent and integrated approach to measurement and instrumentation designed for students following HND, HNC, BEng and BSc courses in mechanical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, chemical engineering, instrumentation and control, and applied physics. As well as being an accessible introduction to this important and wide-ranging subject, Bolton's book also provides a comprehensive coverage which will be of use for reference and revision, and plenty of problems at the end of each chapter.

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