The global dust modelling framework THEMIS

Author: Jones A. P.   Köhler M.   Ysard N.   Bocchio M.   Verstraete L.  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1432-0746|602|issue|A46-A46

ISSN: 0004-6361

Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol.602, Iss.issue, 2017-06, pp. : A46-A46

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Abstract

Here we introduce the interstellar dust modelling framework THEMIS (The Heterogeneous dust Evolution Model for Interstellar Solids), which takes a global view of dust and its evolution in response to the local conditions in interstellar media. This approach is built upon a core model that was developed to explain the dust extinction and emission in the diffuse interstellar medium. The model was then further developed to self-consistently include the effects of dust evolution in the transition to denser regions. The THEMIS approach is under continuous development and we are currently extending the framework to explore the implications of dust evolution in HII regions and the photon-dominated regions associated with star formation. We provide links to the THEMIS, DustEM and DustPedia websites where more information about the model, its input data and applications can be found.