The CSU will host the first academic lecture, by Prof. Abbatt, on Monday the October the 26th from 1 to 2 pm in LM108.
Atmospheric aerosols, small liquid and solid particles suspended in air, are known to be active in affecting air quality and the Earth’s climate. In particular, gases interact heterogeneously with the particulate surfaces, so affecting the gas-phase composition of the atmosphere. The particles are also hygroscopic to varying degrees, so they act as the sites for cloud droplet nucleation. Both liquid water clouds and ice clouds are formed in this way. It is thought that the changing abundance of aerosol particles in the atmosphere from industrial activity has increased global cloudiness, to somewhat counteract some of the enhanced Greenhouse Effect. This seminar will present the group’s studies in these areas, performed both in the lab and the field.
There will be a free lunch provided. Below are directions to the room.
