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Developments in Tropospheric Chemistry

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Chemistry and Radiation Changes in the Ozone Layer

Part of the book series: NATO Science Series ((ASIC,volume 557))

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A brief, rather personal, overview is given of some of the major developments in atmospheric chemistry during the past 30 years with emphasis on the troposphere. Some areas for future research are indicated.

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  1. Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry, P.O. Box 3060, D-55020, Mainz, Germany

    P. J. Crutzen

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  1. Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

    Christos S. Zerefos (Professor, Director) (Professor, Director)

  2. Department of Geophysics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway

    Ivar S. A. Isaksen (Professor) (Professor)

  3. Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

    Ioannis Ziomas (Ass. Professor) (Ass. Professor)

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Crutzen, P.J. (2000). Developments in Tropospheric Chemistry. In: Zerefos, C.S., Isaksen, I.S.A., Ziomas, I. (eds) Chemistry and Radiation Changes in the Ozone Layer. NATO Science Series, vol 557. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4353-0_1

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