Fiber Optic Fluorescence Thermometry

This book brings together in a single volume the principles, practice and applications of the technology and places it in the context of other recent developments in optical fiber sensor technology. Relevant solid-state physics relating to fluorescent emission is reviewed to aid in materials selection and all aspects of sensor design including detector circuit configurations are covered. Cross-referencing of systems with other temperature sensors and comparative evaluations with other sensor types are included. This is a practically oriented tutorial and reference work based on the authors extensive experience in the field. This book should be of interest to practising engineers, researchers and graduate students engaged in the design, fabrication, use or evaluation of sensors.