Dust is a minor constituent of our Galaxy but dominates our view of it. To understand its key role in the lifecycle and energy balance of interstellar matter, we must understand its properties and processing.
X-ray spectroscopy provides a unique tool to study the properties of interstellar dust. The X-ray band contains absorption edges of important components of interstellar dust, such as C,...
In the last 15 years, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array
(ALMA) has revolutionized astrophysics by providing unprecedented
resolution and sensitivity for observing the cold Universe. However, in
another 15 years from now, the scientific landscape will have changed
dramatically as major new facilities come online, and ALMA itself will
approach its fourth decade of operation....
