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Atmospheric Measuring Device for Understanding Smog Formation

11-19-2007 · Brookhaven National Laboratory

Scientists at Brookhaven Lab have developed a new tool for quantitatively measuring elusive atmospheric chemicals that play a key role in the formation of photochemical smog. Better measurements will improve scientists' understanding of the mechanisms of smog formation and their ability to select and predict the effectiveness of various mitigation strategies.

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