Abstract
A heater design, used in a micro-calorimetric sensor, has been optimized for temperature uniformity and the sensor has been used for detection of trace amounts of explosives. In this abstract the design, characterization and functionality is described. The performance of the novel heater design is characterized by measuring the temperature coefficient of resistivity (TCR) values and by mapping the temperature distribution using Raman spectroscopy. The new heater design has increased the temperature uniformity and calorimetric measurements on DNT (2,4-Dinitrotoluene) show more reproducible and better defined signals.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Sensors, 2009 IEEE |
Publisher | IEEE |
Publication date | 2009 |
Pages | 723-726 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4244-4548-6 |
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Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | 8th IEEE Conference on Sensors - Christchurch, New Zealand Duration: 25 Oct 2009 → 28 Oct 2009 |
Conference
Conference | 8th IEEE Conference on Sensors |
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Country/Territory | New Zealand |
City | Christchurch |
Period | 25/10/2009 → 28/10/2009 |