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Chapter 5 presents a general overview of the dynamics of atmospheric aerosols. The particle size is an essential parameter which determines the chemical composition, the optical properties, the deposition of particles and their inhalation in the human respiratory tract. Their size together with their chemical composition determine aerosol characteristics. Furthermore there is a focus on the organic aerosols in the atmosphere (elemental and organic carbon). The classical nucleation theory is presented in relation to new particle formation in the atmosphere together with condensation, evaporation and coagulation processes. Finally, general aspects of bioaerosols are studied.
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The mean free gaseous path λ is defined as the mean distance of a molecule transport between two sequential impacts.
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Lazaridis, M. (2011). Atmospheric Aerosols. In: First Principles of Meteorology and Air Pollution. Environmental Pollution, vol 19. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0162-5_5
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