260013 LP Lab-Course: Aerosolphysik (2023S)

In this lab course students deepen their knowledge and skills in the field of aerosol physics and carry out experiments with research equipment under supervision. The contents of the lab course include a selection of measurement methods from the field of aerosol physics: condensation nucleus counter, differential mobility analyzer, optical spectrometer, pipe losses, impactor, deposition in the lung, formation of secondary aerosols or atmospheric optics.

Before each lab class a memo (Notizzettel) has to be handed in. This will eventually serve as part of the lab report (Protocol). The memo is based on the information and literature provided for each lab class on Moodle. At the beginning of each lab course the experiments and physical principles will be discussed. Students are also expected to answer questions regarding the experiments during the practical lab work and actively participate in discussions. The experiments have to be evaluated and a written lab report has to be drawn up. An independent presentation of one of the practical examples, supported by the experimental results, is an essential contribution to the final evaluation.

In this lab course students learn ...
- about the relevance of aerosols in the atmosphere
- physical principles of aerosol measurement techniques
- to arrange a measurement set-up
- to operate selected instruments
- how to write a lab report and present results in a written form
- to estimate measurement biases
- to give a short scientific presentation on one of the experiments

Note: It is recommended to choose this course only if the lecture 260010 VO "Aerosol Physics - Physics of Disperse Systems" or the module WPF 9 "Aerosol Physics" in the Bachelor Degree Physics at the University of Vienna has been completed.