Thermonuclear Supernovae

by P. Ruiz-Lapuente (Editor), R. Canal (Editor), J. Isern (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792343592
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	11/30/1996
Series:	Nato Science Series C: , #486
Edition description:	1997
Pages:	890
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.07(d)

Table of Contents

Type la supernovae: observational overview.- Supernova theory: an overview.- Infrared and optical spectroscopy of Type la supernovae.- Modeling the light curves of Type la supernovae.- The rate of supernovae: biases and uncertainties.- Statistical studies of supernovae.- Correlation of SN positions with spiral arms.- Scenarios for Type la supernovae.- The double degenerate population in the solar neighborhood.- Luminous supersoft X—ray sources as Type la progenitors.- Pre-explosion evolution of sub-Chandrasekhar Type la supernovae.- A phenomenological approach to the formation of massive CO white dwarfs.- The merging of white dwarfs.- SNe Ia: on the binary progenitors and expected statistics.- The elusive close binary white dwarfs.- Radio emission from Type la supernovae: a test of symbiotic star progenitor systems. The case of SN 1986G.- An observational limit on circumstellar Ha from Supernova SN 1994D.- The paths to white dwarf explosion/collapse.- Low mass SN la and the late light curve.- The final evolution of 8-10 MG stars.- Type la supernovae: flame physics and models.- Turbulence and thermonuclear burning.- Type la supernovae: nucleosynthesis and constraints on progenitors.- Flame instabilities and models of white dwarf burning.- SPH simulations of thermonuclear supernovae.- Thermonuclear supernova models.- Helium and carbon detonations in sub—Chandrasekhar white dwarfs.- Microscopic and macroscopic modeling of thermonuclear burning fronts.- Three—dimensional simulations of core ignition in sub—Chandrasekhar mass models.- Three—dimensional combustion in Type la supernovae.- Nucleosynthesis in SNe Ia and their impact on galactic evolution.- Gamma-rays and X—rays from Type la supernovae.- INTEGRAL and the Type la supernovae.- ASCA observation ofsupernova remnants.- Radiation transport in Type la supernovae.- On the correct treatment of expansion opacity in supernova light curve calculations.- Time dependence and the opacity of Type la supernovae.- NLTE modeling of SNe la near maximum light.- Models of the early—time spectra of SNe la using a Monte Carlo code.- Explosion models, light curves, spectra and H0.- The late—time emission of thermonuclear supernovae.- Analysis of the Type Ia supernova SN 1994D.- The late—time spectrum of SN 1991bg.- Type la supernovae as extragalactic distance indicators.- Maximum luminosities of Type la supernovae from Cepheid distances and the value of H0.- Scheduled discovery of 7+ high—redshift SNe: first cosmology results and bounds on q0.- The high—z SN search.- Observation of cosmological time dilation using Type Ia supernovae as clocks.- The Type la SNe rate at z ~0.4.- Type I supernova subclasses.- Type Ib and le supernovae: models and spectra.- Type Ib—Ic—IIb—IIL supernovae: common envelope evolution, instabilities, and circumstellar interaction.- New perspectives on Type le supernovae.- Concluding remarks —or— what I did on my coffee break.

Editorial Reviews

Addresses the mystery of what would make a white dwarf star explode, which they apparently do in close binary systems to create a thermonuclear supernova in stars that are not developed enough to go supernova through gravitational collapse at the end of thermonuclear evolution. After introductory overviews the 54 papers discuss observed spectra and light curves, statistics, constraints of progenitors, scenarios of the evolution toward explosions, observational constraints, collapse vs. explosion of white dwarfs, models and thermonuclear burning, multidimensional hydrodynamics of the explosion, nucleosynthesis, x-rays, gamma rays, chemical enrichment, cosmological probes, and other aspects. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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