Optical Properties of Biological Aerosols
Abstract
The study of the optical properties of biological aerosols, i.e. aerosols composed of biological spores and other organic compounds, presents unique difficulties both on the experimental and on the theoretical side. On the experimental side, we cite, as an example, the fact that all organic materials, both spores and organic compounds present a luminescence spectrum whose most carachteritic features occur in the range of wavelength in which the atmosphere is most absorbing. The presence of organic compounds, on the other hand, may come from combustion of mineral hydrocarbons. Moreover the spores of interest, such as anthrax, are often dangerous and possibly fatal to humans. For this reason special precautions must be taken in manipulating such spores.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA457072
Entities
People
- Ferdinando Borghese
- Paolo Denti
- Rosalba Saija
Organizations
- University of Messina