Axial Micro-Strain Sensor Based on Resonance Demodulation Technology Via Dual-Mode CMECF

Xiao LIANG; Tigang NING; Jingcong LI; Yang LI; Zhiming LIU

doi:10.1007/s13320-018-0513-x

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