Nanoparticles in boreal forest and coastal environment: a comparison of observations and implications of the nucleation mechanism

The detailed mechanism of secondary new particle formation in the atmosphere is still under debate. It is proposed that particle formation happens via activation of 1–2 nm atmospheric neutral molecular clusters and/or large molecules. Since traditional instrumentation does not reach these sizes, the...

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Main Authors: K. Lehtipalo, M. Kulmala, M. Sipilä, T. Petäjä, M. Vana, D. Ceburnis, R. Dupuy, C. O'Dowd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-08-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/7009/2010/acp-10-7009-2010.pdf