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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
FYS.401

Aerosol Measurement Techniques, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
FYS.401
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
Pass-Fail
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Miikka Dal Maso
Responsible teacher:
Jorma Keskinen
Responsible teacher:
Heino Kuuluvainen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Physics Studies 100 %
  • Data analysis in general
  • Basics of aerosols and aerosol generation
  • Pressure, gas and flow measurement
  • Sampling and sampling losses
  • Aerodynamic classification and impactors
  • Electrical techniques: Charging and chargers
  • Electrical techniques: Instruments
  • Particle counters
  • Mass spectrometry
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
The course includes lectures (9 x 3h), MATLAB excercises (9 x 3h), and a measurement project (50h) carried out in a small group of students.

Participation in teaching

07.01.2025 30.05.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)