Diamond in Surface acoustic wave sensors

Abstract

The application of diamond in surface acoustic wave sensors is considered. The new method of the complete analyses of diamond-based gas chemical sensors is presented. It is based on the electromechanical equivalent circuit of the surface acoustic wave sensor. The method is very efficient and can be used for the optimal design of gas sensors. Since the diamond can be easily merged into solid state and biological systems, the development of smart biological sensors is possible. The advantages over silicon based sensors are also shown.