Biological and Medical Sensor Technologies presents contributions from top experts who explore the development and implementation of sensors for various applications used in medicine and biology. Edited by a pioneer in the area of advanced semiconductor materials, the book is divided into two sections. The first part covers sensors for biological applications. Topics include: * Advanced sensing and communication in the biological world * DNA-derivative architectures for long-wavelength bio-sensing * Label-free silicon photonics * Quartz crystal microbalance-based biosensors * Lab-on-chip technologies for cell-sensing applications * Enzyme biosensors * Future directions for breath sensors * Solid-state gas sensors for clinical diagnosis The second part of the book deals with sensors for medical applications. This section addresses: * Bio-sensing and human behavior measurements * Sweat rate wearable sensors * Various aspects of medical imaging * The future of medical imaging * Spatial and spectral resolution aspects of semiconductor detectors in medical imaging * CMOS SSPM detectors * CdTe detectors and their applications to gamma-ray imaging * Positron emission tomography (PET) Composed of contributions from some of the world's foremost experts in their respective fields, this book covers a wide range of subjects. It explores everything from sensors and communication systems found in nature to the latest advances in manmade sensors. The end result is a useful collection of stimulating insights into the many exciting applications of sensor technologies in everyday life.      «

Biological and Medical Sensor Technologies presents contributions from top experts who explore the development and implementation of sensors for various applications used in medicine and biology. Edited by a pioneer in the area of advanced semiconductor materials, the book is divided into two sections. The first part covers sensors for biological applications. Topics include: * Advanced sensing and communication in the biological world * DNA-derivative architectures for long-wavelength bio-sensi...     »