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Every autumn semester

Students should acquire a basic knowledge about aerosols; systems in which particles are suspended in gas. The course should give an overview of the physics and chemistry of airborne particles, the measurement techniques used to characterize them, and their effects on the environment and human health. Our students should learn to discuss these topics as well as technological applications of aerosols. Aerosol science has clear and direct impacts on our efforts to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially: health and well-being; sustainable cities and communities; decent work and economic growth; affordable and clean energy; industry, innovation and infrastructure; and climate action.

Aerosol physics, aerosol chemistry, emergence and occurrence of aerosols in indoor and outdoor environments, lung deposition, particle size distributions, sampling and measurement techniques. Aerosol properties and typical particle pollution in indoor and working environments as well as in ambient air. Overview of particle effects on human health and environment. Application of aerosol technology in nanotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Laboratories are compulsory as they provide opportunity to observe aerosol physical properties as well as give practical experience in measuring particles with various instruments, including data analysis. The lectures are given by researchers with different expertise areas, to ensure that given facts and discussed topics are up to date. During the course students will collect source material and make independent, critical interpretations of it.

explain fundamental concepts of aerosol science including equivalent diameters and flow regimes
explain the basic generation, dispersion, transformation, and deposition mechanisms of aerosol particles
state measurement techniques used in aerosol science and understand their operational principles and limitations
state the effects that aerosol particles have our health and environment, and understand the mechanisms causing the effects

be able to perform calculations of key aerosol processes such as cloud droplet activation and impaction
be able to carry out and interpret measurements with aerosol instruments, for example particle size measurements
be able to discuss examples from theoretical and applied aerosol science, orally and in written form

be able to motivate suitable aerosol techniques for investigating research questions within the frame of the course
give constructive feedback on the output of fellow students
be able to assess and evaluate measurement results and put them in context

Lectures

Laboratory exercises

Exercises

Project

Written exam

Written report

Written assignments

Seminars given by participants

All examination parts need to be approved to pass the course.

Failed, pass

The course is open for PhD students.

Good knowledge of natural science subjects.

 

Course literature is available on the internet.

Course overlaps completely with MAMF55, TFRG10, TFRG11.

MAM242F

2023-06-16

Åsa Håkansson