Light-Induced Processes in Optically-Tweezed Aerosol Droplets (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)

Aerosols play a critical role in a broad range of scientific disciplines, such as atmospheric chemistry and physics, combustion science, drug delivery and human health. This thesis explores the fundamentals of a new technique for capturing single or multiple particles using light, and for characterising these particles by Raman or fluorescence spectroscopy. The outcome of this research represents a significant development in optical manipulation techniques, specifically in optical tweezing. These findings can be applied to studies of the mass accommodation of gas-phase water molecules adsorbing onto a water surface. Not only is this a fundamental process of interest to physical chemists, but it is important for understanding the role of aerosol particles in the atmosphere, including their ability to become cloud droplets. This new strategy for investigating aerosol dynamics is fundamental in helping us understand the indirect effect of aerosols on the climate.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Springer Theses
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Kerry J. Knox
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	204
Edition:	2011 Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-16347-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Geophysics Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming
LSN:	3-642-16347-5
Barcode:	9783642163470

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!