Photophoresis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008911",
  "term": "Photophoresis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The movement of aerosol particles in a gas due to uneven heating by incident radiation. Particles absorb light and re-emit it, creating a temperature gradient across their surface, which results in a net force. This phenomenon can influence the transport and deposition of atmospheric aerosols.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "aerosol"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2206 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photophoresis/"
}