Radiometric Temperature Measurements

This book is written for those who will apply radiation thermometers in industrial practice, those who will use thermometers for doing scientific research in the laboratory, those who will design and develop thermometers in order to improve the products for manufacturers, and those who will design the thermometers for uncommon situations. This book is more than a practice guide. We hope that by presenting the fundamental principles and pointing out the pitfalls in applying radiation thermometry in various settings, our readers will gain knowledge in: (1) the proper selection of the type of thermometer; (2) the best practice in using the radiation thermometers; (3) awareness of the error sources and subsequent appropriate procedure to reduce the overall uncertainty; and (4) understanding of the calibration chain and its current limitations. We have also added a large number of references at the end of each chapter as a source for those seeking a deeper or more detailed understanding.