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701-1239-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-PHYS , D-MAVT , D-ITET

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Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Martin Gysel Beer, Prof. Dr. Ernest Weingartner, 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

Physical and chemical principles: The students... - know the processes and physical laws of aerosol dynamics. - understand the thermodynamics of phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. - know the photo-chemical formation of particulate matter from inorganic and organic precursor gases. Experimental methods: The students... - know the most important chemical and physical measurement instruments. - understand the underlying chemistry and physics. Environmental impacts: The students... - know the major sources of atmospheric aerosols, their chemical composition and key physical properties. - know the most important climate impacts of atmospheric aerosols. are aware of the health impacts of atmospheric aerosols.

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

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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	Mon 14:15-16:00 (LEE C 104)	2 h weekly
exercise	Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles	Mon 13:15-14:00 (LEE C 104)	1 h weekly