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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-9-3987-2016
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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-9-3987-2016
© Author(s) 2016. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
A wavelength-dispersive instrument for characterizing fluorescence and scattering spectra of individual aerosol particles on a substrate
Donald R. Huffman
University of Arizona, Department of Physics, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Benjamin E. Swanson
University of Denver, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Denver, Colorado, USA
University of Denver, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Denver, Colorado, USA
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- A framework for real-time image detection of bioaerosols R. Juidici et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-32744-x
- Development and characterization of an inexpensive single-particle fluorescence spectrometer for bioaerosol monitoring B. Swanson & J. Huffman https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.003646
- Fluorescence spectrum photo-bleaching analysis for distinguishing microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) from other particles in air C. Lu et al. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.028902
- Pollen classification using a single particle fluorescence spectroscopy technique B. Swanson et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2022.2142510
- Evaluation of a hierarchical agglomerative clustering method applied to WIBS laboratory data for improved discrimination of biological particles by comparing data preparation techniques N. Savage & J. Huffman https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-11-4929-2018
- On the application of scattering matrix measurements to detection and identification of major types of airborne aerosol particles: Volcanic ash, desert dust and pollen J. Gómez Martín et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jqsrt.2021.107761
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- Atmospheric Aerosol Chemistry: Spectroscopic and Microscopic Advances A. Ault & J. Axson https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.6b04670
- Pollen clustering strategies using a newly developed single-particle fluorescence spectrometer B. Swanson & J. Huffman https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2019.1711357
- Estimation of pollen counts from light scattering intensity when sampling multiple pollen taxa – establishment of an automated multi-taxa pollen counting estimation system (AME system) K. Miki & S. Kawashima https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-14-685-2021
- Real-time sensing of bioaerosols: Review and current perspectives J. Huffman et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2019.1664724
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- Aerosol Mixing State: Measurements, Modeling, and Impacts N. Riemer et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018RG000615
- A framework for real-time image detection of bioaerosols R. Juidici et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-32744-x
- Development and characterization of an inexpensive single-particle fluorescence spectrometer for bioaerosol monitoring B. Swanson & J. Huffman https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.003646
- Fluorescence spectrum photo-bleaching analysis for distinguishing microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) from other particles in air C. Lu et al. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.028902
- Pollen classification using a single particle fluorescence spectroscopy technique B. Swanson et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2022.2142510
- Evaluation of a hierarchical agglomerative clustering method applied to WIBS laboratory data for improved discrimination of biological particles by comparing data preparation techniques N. Savage & J. Huffman https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-11-4929-2018
- On the application of scattering matrix measurements to detection and identification of major types of airborne aerosol particles: Volcanic ash, desert dust and pollen J. Gómez Martín et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jqsrt.2021.107761
- 茨城大学-フランス放射線防護原子力安全研究所(IRSN) 国際ワークショップ開催報告 「大気放射性セシウムとバイオエアロゾルの放出」 https://doi.org/10.3327/jaesjb.60.8_499
- Atmospheric Aerosol Chemistry: Spectroscopic and Microscopic Advances A. Ault & J. Axson https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.6b04670
- Pollen clustering strategies using a newly developed single-particle fluorescence spectrometer B. Swanson & J. Huffman https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2019.1711357
- Estimation of pollen counts from light scattering intensity when sampling multiple pollen taxa – establishment of an automated multi-taxa pollen counting estimation system (AME system) K. Miki & S. Kawashima https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-14-685-2021
- Real-time sensing of bioaerosols: Review and current perspectives J. Huffman et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2019.1664724
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We describe a low-cost instrument to characterize fluorescence and spectral properties of single particles collected onto a substrate. The instrument combines relatively old astronomy concepts with a new platform applied especially toward the analysis of bioaerosols. We discuss a laboratory-based instrument as well as an iPhone-enabled device that could encourage collaborations with citizen scientists for expanded data collection and at a cost orders of magnitude less than existing instruments.
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