Sensors
A sensor, also referred to as a detector, (measurand or measurement) transducer or (measurement) sensor, is a technical component that can qualitatively or quantitatively detect certain physical or chemical properties (physically e.g. heat quantity, temperature, humidity, pressure, sound field quantities, brightness, acceleration or chemically e.g. pH value, ionic strength, electrochemical potential) and/or the material composition of its environment as a measurand. These variables are recorded by means of physical, chemical or biological effects and converted into an electrical signal that can be processed further.
Right index finger is measured by sensor© https://unsplash.com/photos/-msTEzGwKJs
Regional experts:
Prof. Dr. Klaus Peikenkamp
Physics Engineering, Münster University of Applied Sciences
- Biomechanics, measurement systems
Prof. Dr. David Hochmann
Physics Engineering, Münster University of Applied Sciences
- Biomechatronics, medical technology, sensor technology in medicine and technical orthopaedics
Prof. Dr. Thomas Rose
Physics Engineering, Münster University of Applied Sciences
- Sensor technology