Title :
Analysis of thin rod acoustic wave gravimetric sensors
Author :
Wang, Z. ; Viens, M. ; Jen, C.K. ; Cheeke, J.D.N. ; Liu, Y.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Sherbrooke Univ., Que., Canada
Abstract :
An analysis based on a perturbation theory for evaluating the mass sensitivity, Sm, for acoustic wave gravimetric sensors made of thin rods is presented. The lowest order flexural, F 11, torsional T01 and longitudinal L01 acoustic modes are of interest. The mass sensitivity is found to be -1/2 ρsa, -2/ρ sa, and -1/ρsa for F11, T01, and L01 mode, respectively
Keywords :
acoustic resonators; detectors; gravimeters; perturbation theory; sensitivity; surface acoustic wave devices; SAW resonator; flexural modes; longitudinal modes; mass sensitivity; perturbation theory; thin rod acoustic wave gravimetric sensors; torsional modes; Acoustic devices; Acoustic measurements; Acoustic propagation; Acoustic sensors; Acoustic waves; Councils; Oscillators; Physics; Resonant frequency; Surface acoustic waves;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 1990. Proceedings., IEEE 1990
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.1990.171383