This book is a collection of almost 90 papers presented during the 13th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems held in Rome, Italy, in February 2008. Topics focused on space applications and nanotechnology and include: biosensors, biosensing technologies, gas sensors, chemical sensors array, sensors for living functions monitoring, physical sensors, applications of optical sensors and optical sensors technologies, and sensors for energy management and production. The collection was edited by D'Amico, Di Natale, and Martinelli (electronic engineering, U. of Rome), and Paolesse (chemical science and technology, U. of Rome). Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book collects a number of papers presented at the 13th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems. It provides a unique perspective on the research and development of sensors, microsystems and related technologies in Italy. Besides the scientific value of the papers, this book offers a unique source of data to analysts that intend to survey the Italian situation on sensors and microsystems.