Micro-calorimetric sensor for vapour phase explosive detection with optimized heat profile

A. Greve, J. K. Olsen, A. Boisen, N. Privorotskaya, W. P. King, L. Senesac, T. Thundat

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIEEE Sensors 2009 Conference - SENSORS 2009
Pages723-726
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventIEEE Sensors 2009 Conference - SENSORS 2009 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Duration: Oct 25 2009Oct 28 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors

Other

OtherIEEE Sensors 2009 Conference - SENSORS 2009
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Period10/25/0910/28/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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