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Radical MeasurementAmospheric oxidation chemistry is driven by free radical reactions. These highly reactive species are so reactive that their steady state concentrations are exceedingly small. Their measurement in the laboratory and especially in the atmosphere is challenging, but highly precise radical measurements are often the key to revealing details about how atmospheric chemistry functions. They are also essential to performing absolute rate constantant measurements in the lab. Consequently, developing sensitive and specific radial measurements is a major focus of reserach for Prof. Donahue. |