The Optical Properties of Aerosols at the Summit of Mount Tai in May and June and the Retrieval of the Complex Refractive Index

Aerosols at the summit of Mount Tai exhibit strong absorption and weak scattering properties, with a complex refractive index (n = 1.38 ± 0.27, k = 0.040 ± 0.056) that differs from other aerosol types. Researchers analyzed data collected between May and June 2017 to determine the optical characteristics of atmospheric aerosols in East China. The study found a strong correlation between the imaginary part (k) of the refractive index and environmental factors like wind speed and temperature, providing new insights for regional aerosol modeling. This research advances understanding of aerosol behavior in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering critical data for future climate studies.

Zhao, D., Yin, Y., Zhang, M., Wang, H., Lu, C., Yuan, L., & Shi, S. (2020). The Optical Properties of Aerosols at the Summit of Mount Tai in May and June and the Retrieval of the Complex Refractive Index. Atmosphere, 11(6), 655. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos11060655