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Nature: New particle formation from isoprene under upper-tropospheric conditions
(Synopsis generated by AI and checked by human)A study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki, including members of the Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP), has revealed a new mechanism for atmospheric particle formation, particularly relevant to the upper troposphere over tropical rainforests. The study, published in Nature, focuses on isoprene, an abundant hydrocarbon...Continue reading→
Helsinki Institute of Physics – The First 20 Years by Mikko Sainio
(photo J.Aaltonen / HIP) “The Helsinki Institute of Physics was created in 1996 by merging three institutes in two universities. The form of governance, as a joint institute of two universities, was new in Finland. The main motivation for the new organization was the scope of the activity at CERN, of which Finland became a...Continue reading→
Advancing Particle Physics: Mikko Seppälä’s Award-Winning Contribution at HIP
(featured image’s background is generated by ChatGPT, and Mikko’s portrait is a photo by Anniina Sjöblom) Synopsis (ChatGPT generated) The Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP) celebrates the remarkable achievements of Mikko Seppälä, whose award-winning work has brought new insights to the field of particle physics. In collaboration with leading research institutes worldwide, Seppälä and HIP...Continue reading→