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Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Heinz Burtscher, Prof. em. Dr. Urs Baltensperger, Dr. Claudia Marcolli
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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 properteis of aerosols, aerosol dynamics (diffusion, coagulation...), optical properties (light scattering, -absorption, -extinction), aerosol production, physical and chemical characterization.

Resources

Lecture Notes

materiel is distributed during the lecture

Literature

- Willeke K. and Baron P. A. (eds), Aerosol Measurement, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1993. - Hinds W.C., Aerosol Technology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1982. - Colbeck I. (ed.) Physical and Chemical Properties of Aerosols, Blackie Academic & Professional, London, 1998.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , 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 (CLA E 4)
2 h weekly
exercise Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles
  • Mon 13:15-14:00 (CLA E 4)
1 h weekly

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