🎓 Compact Course Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics

The one-week compact course in Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics (ACaD) is an elective module offered by the Universities of Cologne and Wuppertal. This year, the course will be held in-person only and is expected to attract 30-40 students who will participate in lectures, exercises, and laboratory tours. The Forschungszentrum Jülich will provide lunch and coffee breaks during the lectures, as well as a special dinner on September 24^th. Participants will be responsible for covering their own accommodation costs.

A one-week compact course in Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics (ACaD) will take place at the Institute of Energy and Climate Research at the Forschungszentrum Jülich from September 22^nd to September 26^th, 2025. This collaborative course is jointly offered by the University of Cologne and the University of Wuppertal and is open only to full-time attendees (no online course will be offered this year).

The atmosphere plays a crucial role in the biosphere, and atmospheric science has been the subject of scientific research for many years. Advances in atmospheric chemistry, in particular, have gained significant attention in recent decades. Chemical reactions of trace gases in the Earth's atmosphere are crucial for ensuring a sustainable and resilient life on our planet. These reactions transform emitted organic and inorganic compounds into water-soluble compounds, which can then be removed from the atmosphere through wet or dry deposition.

Human activities, especially those that began during the industrial revolution, have led to a substantial increase in emissions and have degraded the natural chemical state of the atmosphere. Examples of this degradation include summer smog and the polar ozone hole. The signs of anthropogenic climate change are undeniable.

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the basics of atmospheric chemistry and dynamics. The course is designed to enable students to understand the chemical and dynamical processes that control the state of the atmosphere. The course covers a range of topics, from large-scale dynamics such as the Brewer-Dobson circulation to small-scale chemical processes as those resolved in the Jülich simulation chamber (SAPHIR). The course will be a combination of lecture-oriented activities, hands-on experiments, and tours through the laboratory facilities.

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Registration now! To register for the course, please complete the registration form at https://go.fzj.de/ACaD by August 6^th, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified via email by August 12^th and will receive information about available hotels in Jülich. A binding hotel reservation must be made by August 17^th. Due to limited spots, not all applications may be accepted, so it is recommended to register as soon as possible.