Piezoelectric Sensorics: Force, Strain, Pressure, Acceleration and Acoustic Emission Sensors, Materials and Amplifiers

Citation

Gautschi, G. (2002), "Piezoelectric Sensorics: Force, Strain, Pressure, Acceleration and Acoustic Emission Sensors, Materials and Amplifiers", Sensor Review, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 363-364. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2002.22.4.363.2

Piezoelectric Sensorics is the first book written in English to cover the entire field of piezoelectric sensors for mechanical measurands. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and describes the characteristics and practical applications for each type of sensor presented. A list of manufacturers is also given.

After an introductory chapter comparing piezoelectric sensors with other types of sensors, chapter 2 presents the background of piezoelectric sensors. Chapter 3 discusses the physical properties of piezoelectric material commonly used in sensors, while piezoelectric sensor terminology is addressed in chapter 4. The basic design and components of a piezoelectric sensor are presented in chapter 5.

Chapters 6 to 10 provide in‐depth coverage of force, torque, strain, pressure, acceleration and acoustic emission sensors. Topics presented include quality and units of measurement, design techniques, and methods of calibration. The final chapter of the book, “Amplifiers for piezoelectric sensors”, addresses the principles of measuring electric charge and presents real electrometer and charge amplifiers.

This book is well written, technically informative and a pleasure to read. It provides extensive practical advice and clear coverage of the theory, making it suitable for students, scientists, technicians and engineers.