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The Conference is the premier international meeting for the presentation of original work addressing all aspects of the theory, design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, testing and application of solid-state sensors, actuators, MEMS, and microsystems.

Modern electrostatics impact a diverse range of fields, from micromachines and microsystems to the development of protective clothing for the electronics manufacturing industry. Electrostatics 2003 provides coverage on applications of electrostatics in various areas of physics and technology. It also presents recent research and developments in electrostatics. The book provides an overview of the latest advances in electrostatics, covering areas such as new measurement, testing, and characterization techniques; instrumentation design; numerical modeling; electrostatics hazards; and the applications of electrostatics in the environment. This book is an authoritative reference for all scientists and engineers researching techniques and applications of electrostatics.

This book introduces the exciting and fast-moving field of MOEMS to graduate students, scientists, and engineers by providing a foundation of both micro-optics and MEMS that will enable them to conduct future research in the field. Born from the relatively new fields of MEMS and micro-optics, MOEMS are proving to be an attractive and low-cost solution to a range of device problems requiring high optical functionality and high optical performance. MOEMS solutions include optical devices for telecommunication, sensing, and mobile systems such as v-grooves, gratings, shutters, scanners, filters, micromirrors, switches, alignment aids, lens arrays, and hermetic wafer-scale optical packaging. An international team of leading researchers contributed to this book, and it presents examples and problems employing cutting-edge MOEM devices. It will inspire researchers to further advance the design, fabrication, and analysis of MOEM systems.

Taken as a whole, this series covers all major fields of application for commercial sensors, as well as their manufacturing techniques and major types. As such the series does not treat bulk sensors, but rather places strong emphasis on microsensors, microsystems and integrated electronic sensor packages. Each of the individual volumes is tailored to the needs and queries of readers from the relevant branch of industry. An international team of experts from the leading companies in this field gives a detailed picture of existing as well as future applications. They discuss in detail current technologies, design and construction concepts, market considerations and commercial developments. Topics covered include vehicle safety, fuel consumption, air conditioning, emergency control, traffic control systems, and electronic guidance using radar and video.

“Microsystems and Nanotechnology” presents the latest science and engineering research and achievements in the fields of microsystems and nanotechnology, bringing together contributions by authoritative experts from the United States, Germany, Great Britain, Japan and China to discuss the latest advances in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and micro/nanotechnology. The book is divided into five parts – the fundamentals of microsystems and nanotechnology, microsystems technology, nanotechnology, application issues, and the developments and prospects – and is a valuable reference for students, teachers and engineers working with the involved technologies. Professor Zhaoying Zhou is a professor at the Department of Precision Instruments & Mechanology , Tsinghua University , and the Chairman of the MEMS & NEMS Society of China. Dr. Zhonglin Wang is the Director of the Center for Nanostructure Characterization, Georgia Tech, USA. Dr. Liwei Lin is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, USA.

Microsystems are an important factor that contribute to an automobile model's success. To meet the customer's desire for safety, convenience and vehicle economy, and to satisfy environmental standards, microsystems play a critical factor. Microsystems applications (MST) have already resulted in improved performance and better value for money. But the advances implemented reveal only the beginning of a revolution in the vehicle sector, which aims at a complete transition from the mechanically driven automobile system to a mechanically based but ICT-driven system. The selected contributions from AMAA 2003 treat safety (both preventive and protective), powertrain (online measurement and control of engine and transmission subsystems), comfort and HMI (systems to enhance the comfort of passengers and human machine interface issues), and networked Vehicle (all aspects of intra car systems and ambient communication networks).

Mikro- und Nanotechnik haben Wissenschaft und Forschung revolutioniert. In Zukunft werden sie auch den Alltag verändern. Nun liegt der erste Band einer neuen Buchreihe vor: Advanced Micro and Nano Systems 1. Henry Baltes und seine Co-Autoren knüpfen mit AMN an die Sensors Update-Reihe an. Das Autorenteam wurde um weitere Experten erweitert. AMN wird zwei Mal pro Jahr mit einem neuen Band die aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Mikro- und Nano-Welt begleiten. Die Erforschung und der Einsatz von Mikro- und Nanosystemen sind eines der brandaktuellen Themen im Wissenschaftsbereich. Die Forschungsergebnisse werden mehr und mehr auch konkret umgesetzt. Damit werden Mikro- und Nanotechnologie zu Wirtschaftsfaktoren. Aktuelle Entwicklungen, neue Technologien, Nano-Bauelemente und Systeme im Mikromaßstab - Advanced Micro and Nano Systems, die neue Buchreihe, wird Spiegel der spannenden und faszinierenden Mikro- und Nano-Welt sein. Zweimal pro Jahr wird es einen neuen AMN-Band geben. Die Autoren sind ausgewiesene Spezialisten. Zu den Herausgebern zählt Henry Baltes, Professor an der ETH Zürich. Er zeichnete bereits für die Bände der Sensors Update-Reihe verantwortlich. Die Artikel ermöglichen Neueinsteigern einen ersten Zugriff auf die Materie. Fachleute erhalten einen umfassenden Überblick. Anspruch der Herausgeber ist es, nicht nur die theoretischen Grundlagen von Mikro- und Nanosystemen zu reflektieren, sondern immer auch praktische Möglichkeiten und die Grenzen der Anwendung im Blick zu haben. Die AMN-Bände sind Handbücher und Nachschlagewerke in einem. Die Reihe richtet sich an Vertreter unterschiedlicher Fachrichtungen: Biologie, Chemie, Mathematik, Sensorindustrie und Materialwissenschaften.