402-0572-00L Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | M. Gysel Beer, U. Baltensperger, H. Burtscher |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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402-0572-00 V | Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles | 2 hrs |
| M. Gysel Beer, U. Baltensperger, H. Burtscher | |||
402-0572-00 U | Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles | 1 hrs |
| M. Gysel Beer, U. Baltensperger, H. Burtscher |
Catalogue data
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, physical and chemical characterization. |
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 |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | M. Gysel Beer, U. Baltensperger, H. Burtscher |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
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Restrictions
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