A miniaturised microcomputer-based neodymium 'decay-time' temperature sensor
- 1 October 1987
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Journal of Physics E: Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 20 (10) , 1201-1205
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3735/20/10/010
Abstract
A low-cost fluorescence temperature sensor using the decay-time principle has been constructed, using a millimetre size probe element, a dedicated microprocessor and simple logic circuitry with LED excitation of the material. Results in the region from -50 to +200 degrees C have been reported with a approximately +or-2 degrees C accuracy using Q100 neodymium glass and comparisons made with commercially available sensors. Extension of the work to higher temperature measurement is discussed.Keywords
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