Dust in the Galactic Environment (2nd Edition) (Graduate Series in Astronomy)

This book provides a thorough overview of the subject, covering general concepts, methods of investigation, important results and their significance, relevant literature, and some suggestions for promising avenues of future research. This updated, expanded edition highlights the latest results and provides a context for future research opportunities. After a historical perspective for current research and an overview of interstellar environments, the author examines gas-dust interactions, the observed properties of interstellar grains, and the origin and evolution of dust. The final chapter summarizes progress toward a unified model. Containing extensive references and problems, the book integrates the discussion of dust in other galaxies throughout the book.