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701-1239-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-PHYS , D-MAVT , D-ITET
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Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles

Lecturers: Dr. Martin Gysel Beer, Prof. Dr. Ernest Weingartner, Dr. David Bell
Examiners: Dr. Martin Gysel Beer, Dr. David Bell
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Abstract

Aerosols I deals with basic physical and chemical properties of aerosol particles. The importance of aerosols in the atmosphere and in other fields is discussed.

Objective

Knowledge of basic physical and chemical properties of aerosol particles and their importance in the atmosphere and in other fields

Content

physical and chemical properties of aerosols, aerosol dynamics (diffusion, coagulation...), optical properties (light scattering, -absorption, -extinction), aerosol production methods, experimental methods for physical and chemical characterization.

Resources

Lecture Notes

materiel is distributed during the lecture

Literature

- Kulkarni, P., Baron, P. A., and Willeke, K.: Aerosol Measurement - Principles, Techniques, and Applications. Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2011. - Hinds, W. C.: Aerosol Technology: Properties, Behavior, and Measurement of Airborne Particles. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1999. - Colbeck I. (ed.) Physical and Chemical Properties of Aerosols, Blackie Academic & Professional, London, 1998. - Seinfeld, J. H. and Pandis, S. N.: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change. Hoboken, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles
The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.
  • Mon 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly
exercise Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles
The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.
  • Mon 13:00-14:00 (ON LI NE)
1 h weekly

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