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2011
ADVANCED SENSORS
Time Allotted : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 70
pap
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words
as far as practicable.
1.
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GROUP A
( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
Choose the correct alternatives for the following : 10 1 = 10
i)
ii)
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a)
an atomic laser
b)
an excimer laser
c)
a molecular laser
d)
an ion laser.
The deflection of thin diaphragm in micropressure
sensors is measured by
a)
mechanical means
b)
ultrasonic means
c)
electrical means
d)
optical means.
in
a c.
ut .
iii)
The CO2 laser is
Micro-accelerometers are used to measure
a)
velocity
b)
displacement
c)
dynamic forces associated with a rigid body moving
at variable speed
d)
both (a) and (b).
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iv)
Critical angle is given by
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v)
vi)
sin1 n1 /n 2
b)
sin1 n 2 /n1
c)
cos 1 n1 /n 2
d)
cos 1 n 2 /n1 .
Doping is a process of
a)
purifying the material
b)
adding controlled impurities in the material
c)
making the material crystalline
d)
making the material amorphous.
An active transducer is
a)
strain gauge
b)
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c)
photovoltaic cell
d)
photoemissive cell.
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vii)
a)
Momentum of a photon of wavelength is
h /
b)
zero
c)
h /c 2
d)
h /c .
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a)
viii) In a photo-multiplier
gain is independent of stray magnetic fields
b)
high frequency response is improved by improving
the number of dynodes
c)
secondary emission is used for amplification of low
photo-current
d)
the electrons are directed to the anode by applying
a strong magnetic field.
in
a c.
ut .
ix)
a)
A fibre optics having core index of refraction of 147 and
a cladding index of refraction of 145, what will be the
critical angle of the fibre ?
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b)
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c)
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d)
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In an optical fibre with the core and cladding having
refractive indices n1 and n 2 respectively, ( n1 > n 2 ), the
numerical aperture is ................ when the light enters
the fibre in air.
a)
c)
(
SQRT ( n
SQRT n 22 n12
2
1
+ n 22
)
)
b)
SQRT n12 n 22
d)
none of these.
GROUP B
( Short Answer Type Questions )
pap
2.
Answer any three of the following.
3 5 = 15
What different types of sensor-electrodes are known to be
used commercially ? How are they different construction-wise
and operation-wise ?
3.
Describe
an
measurement.
optical
Comment
4.
on
sensor
its
for
range,
temperature
accuracy
and
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resolution.
fibre
Describe the basic principle of a Hall device and show how it
can be used as a magnetic field Sensor.
5.
Draw the flow charts and discuss the steps in reactive
plasma etching. How does it differ from conventional dry
chemical etching ?
Explain the terms 'Diffusion' and 'Ion Implantation' with
figure.
in
a c.
ut .
6.
GROUP C
( Long Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following.
7.
a)
3 15 = 45
What are the essential elements in smart sensor ?
Explain the operation of each element using the
diagram.
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b)
What are the different deviations to be compensated in
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sensor system ?
c)
How is a non-linearity taken care of in modern smart
sensor ?
8.
6+4+5
Explain with a neat diagram, the operation of a optical fibre
based liquid level sensor. What materials are used for solid
state radiation detectors and why ?
9.
a)
10 + 5
What is the difference between thick film and thin film
sensors ?
What is a chemical sensor ?
c)
Explain on what factors do the selection of chemical
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b)
sensors depend.
d)
Draw a schematic arrangement of typical chemical
sensor.
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10. Write short notes on any three of the following :
a)
Photovoltaic cell
b)
Reference electrode
c)
MEMS
d)
Semi-conductor IC Technology.
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Describe the four micromachining techniques and
b)
in
a c.
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compare their advantages and uses.
What are the limitations of the height (depth) of
microstructures
that
can
manufacturing technique ?
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bulk
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