High Resolution IRAS Maps and IR Emission of M31 -- II. Diffuse Component and Interstellar Dust

Abstract

Large-scale dust heating and cooling in the diffuse medium of M31 is studied using the high resolution (HiRes) IRAS maps in conjunction with UV, optical (UBV), and the HI maps. A dust heating/cooling model is developed based on a radiative transfer model which assumes a "Sandwich" configuration of dust and stars takes account of the effect of dust grain scattering.