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Thermonuclear Supernovae

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  • © 1997

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Editors:
  1. P. Ruiz-Lapuente

    1. Department of Astronomy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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  2. R. Canal

    1. Department of Astronomy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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  3. J. Isern

    1. Institute for Space Studies of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain

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Part of the book series: Nato Science Series C: (ASIC, volume 486)

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Table of contents (54 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. Introductory Overviews

    1. Type Ia Supernovae: Observational Overview

      • Alexei V. Filippenko
      Pages 1-32

    2. Supernova Theory: An Overview

      • W. Hillebrandt
      Pages 33-51

  3. Observed Spectra and Light Curves

    1. Infrared and Optical Spectroscopy of Type Ia Supernovae

      • W. Peter S. Meikle, Emma J. C. Bowers, Tom R. Geballe, Nic A. Walton, James R. Lewis, Robert J. Cumming
      Pages 53-64

    2. Modeling the Lightcurves of Type Ia Supernovae

      • W. D. Vacca, B. Leibundgut
      Pages 65-75

  4. Statistics, Constraints on Progenitors

    1. The Rate of Supernovae: Biases and Uncertainties

      • Enrico Cappellaro, Massimo Turatto
      Pages 77-86

    2. Statistical Studies of Supernovae

      • O. S. Bartunov, D. Yu. Tsvetkov
      Pages 87-101

    3. Correlation of SN Positions with Spiral Arms

      • R. J. Mcmillan, R. Ciardullo
      Pages 103-109

  5. Evolution Towards SNe la Explosions: Scenarios

    1. Scenarios for Type Ia Supernovae

      • Icko Iben Jr.
      Pages 111-126

    2. The DD Population in the Solar Neighborhood

      • J. Isern, M. Hernanz, M. Salaris, E. Bravo, E. Garcia-Berro, A. Tornambé
      Pages 127-146

    3. Luminous Supersoft X-Ray Sources as Type Ia Progenitors

      • R. Di Stefano, L. A. Nelson, W. Lee, T. H. Wood, S. Rappaport
      Pages 147-166

    4. Pre-Explosion Evolution of Sub-Chandrasekhar Type Ia Supernovae

      • M. Hernanz, M. Salaris, J. Isern, J. José
      Pages 167-176

    5. A Phenomenological Approach to the Formation of Massive CO White Dwarfs

      • I. Dominguez, O. Straniero, A. Tornambe, J. Isern
      Pages 177-186

    6. The Merging of White Dwarfs

      • R. Mochkovitch, J. Guerrero, L. Segretain
      Pages 187-204

  6. Progenitors and Scenarios: Observational Contrains

    1. SNe Ia: On the Binary Progenitors and Expected Statistics

      • P. Ruiz-Lapuente, R. Canal, A. Burkert
      Pages 205-230

    2. The Elusive Close Binary White Dwarfs

      • Angela Bragaglia
      Pages 231-237

    3. Radio Emission from Type Ia Supernovae: A Test of Symbiotic Star Progenitor Systems. the Case of SN1986G.

      • F. R. Boffi
      Pages 239-247

    4. An Observational Limit on Circumstellar Hα from Supernova 1994D

      • Robert J. Cumming, Peter Lundqvist, Linda J. Smith, Max Pettini, David L. King
      Pages 249-255

  7. Collapse vs Explosion of WDs

    1. The Paths to White Dwarf Explosion/Collapse

      • R. Canal
      Pages 257-272

    2. Low Mass SN Ia and the Late Light Curve

      • Stirling A. Colgate, Chris L. Fryer, Kevin P. Hand
      Pages 273-302
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About this book

All theoretical and observational topics relevant to the understanding of the thermonuclear (Type Ia) supernova phenomenon are thoroughly and consistently reviewed by a panel including the foremost experts in the field. The book covers all aspects, ranging from the observations of SNe Ia at all stages and all wavelengths to the 2D and 3D modelling of thermonuclear flames in very dense plasmas. Scenarios for close binary evolution leading to SNe Ia are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the homogeneity vs. diversity of SNe Ia and on their use as standard candles to measure cosmological parameters. The book reflects the recent and very significant progress made in both the modelling of the explosions and in the observational field.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Astronomy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

    P. Ruiz-Lapuente, R. Canal

  • Institute for Space Studies of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain

    J. Isern

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