Develop a complete model of the motion and distribution of galactic dust

Develop a comprehensive model of the motion and distribution of cosmic dust throughout the Milky Way galaxy, integrating known sources and transport mechanisms such as stellar winds and quantifying the dynamics across the interstellar medium.

Background

The authors describe the pervasive presence of dust in the Galaxy and its role in stellar evolution and planetary system formation. Although dust is believed to be distributed into the interstellar medium by stellar winds, the authors state that a complete picture of dust motion within the Galaxy is still lacking.

They suggest the newly highlighted role of the resultant galactic gravitational force could aid dust distribution and recommend further investigation to integrate such dynamics into a unified understanding.

References

It is believed that dust has to be distributed into the interstellar medium by being propelled through stellar winds but a complete picture of the motion of dust in the Galaxy yet remains to be understood.

— When Leaving the Solar System: Dark Matter Makes a Difference  (2201.06575 - Belbruno et al., 2022) in Section 4.2 Motion of Objects Outside the Solar System