Parameterization of ion-induced nucleation rates based on ambient observations

Atmospheric ions participate in the formation of new atmospheric aerosol particles, yet their exact role in this process has remained unclear. Here we derive a new simple parameterization for ion-induced nucleation or, more precisely, for the formation rate of charged 2-nm particles. The parameteriz...

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Main Authors: T. Nieminen, P. Paasonen, H. E. Manninen, K. Sellegri, V.-M. Kerminen, M. Kulmala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-04-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/11/3393/2011/acp-11-3393-2011.pdf