Introduction to Atmospheric Nucleation

Theory, Modeling, and Instrumentation
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-41771-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Introduction to Atmospheric Nucleation: Theory, Modeling, and Instrumentation introduces readers to the most essential and cutting-edge advancements in the field of atmospheric aerosol formation. Rapid advancements and growing specialization in the field make it challenging to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field. This book aims to provide a single resource, covering both the recent developments in theory, experimental and atmospheric computational modeling and simulation methodologies.

The book builds solid connections between classical theoretical descriptions, molecular simulations and modeling, as well as laboratory techniques related to atmospheric particle formation. Part I outlines the theoretical basis of nucleation (including classical nucleation theory) and reviews the methods used in atmospheric aerosol nucleation research, giving readers a thorough understanding of the phenomena and research approaches. Part II covers cutting-edge theoretical and computational methodologies, introducing potential energy surface sampling and thermodynamic calculations of molecular clusters using quantum chemistry. Part III discusses experimental research methods, expounding the most critical technical progress in laboratory measurement through the principles and measurement analysis results of chemical ionization mass spectrometers and particle spectrometers. Part IV focuses on atmospheric modelling, offering valuable knowledge and insights into nucleation parameterizations, aerosol dynamics, and the broader climate and environment effects of aerosol nucleation.

The book concludes by discussing real-world nucleation events across diverse environments, such as pristine Arctic and highly polluted urban settings, to illustrate the variability and complexities of atmospheric nucleation. Introduction to Atmospheric Nucleation provides an excellent introductory resource for graduate students and junior researchers in atmospheric chemistry and physics. While the primary focus of this book is on atmospherically relevant molecular clusters and their formation in the gas phase, it will also be of relevance to those exploring physicochemical theories and experimental research methods at the nanoscale such as in (nano)materials science, analytical chemistry involving high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis, and computational chemistry and physics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Halonen, Roope

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensforschung
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Business Application Unternehmenssoftware
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Introduction
1. Basics of Nucleation Theory
2. Overview of Atmospheric Aerosol Nucleation Methodology
3. Atmospheric Nucleation Precursors

Part II: Theoretical Methods
4. Cluster Quantum Chemistry and Configurational Sampling
5. Advanced Computational Approaches: Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
6. Condensational growth of clusters: kinetic theory and molecular simulations
7. General Dynamic Equation Models for Clustering
8. Molecular dynamics simulations of nucleation and cluster kinetics

Part III: Experimental Approaches
9. Characterization of nucleation molecular clusters compositions
10. Nanoparticle number and size distribution measurement
11. Laminar Flow Tube
12. Smog Chamber

Part IV: Atmospheric modelling
13. Nucleation Parameterizations in Atmospheric Models
14. Aerosol Dynamics Modeling
15. Climate and Environment Effects of Aerosol Nucleation

Part V: Conclusion
16. New particle formation observed in various environments

Über Autor(innen)

Halonen, Roope
Roope Halonen is an Assistant Professor at the Nanjing-Helsinki Institute in Atmospheric and Earth System Sciences at Nanjing University, PR China. Specializing in computational aerosol physics and chemistry with a focus on nucleation processes and cluster dynamics, he earned his Ph.D. under the supervision of Professor Hanna Vehkamäki at the University of Helsinki in 2021. Following his Ph.D., Halonen conducted postdoctoral research at Tianjin University, advancing theoretical and computational modeling related to atmospheric new particle formation. His current research focuses on deepening our understanding of basic nucleation processes and developing novel computational methodologies to further elucidate the mechanisms of atmospheric nucleation and their implications for climate science.