Gamma-ray diagnostics of Type Ia supernovae Predictions of observables from three-dimensional modeling

Date

2013

Authors

Summa, A
Ulyanov, A
Kromer, M
Boyer, S
Ropke, Friedrich
Sim, Stuart A
Seitenzahl, Ivo
Fink, M
Mannheim, K
Pakmor, R

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Springer

Abstract

Although the question of progenitor systems and detailed explosion mechanisms still remains a matter of discussion, it is commonly believed that Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) are production sites of large amounts of radioactive nuclei. Even though the gamma-ray emission due to radioactive decays is responsible for powering the light curves of SNe Ia, gamma rays themselves are of particular interest as a diagnostic tool because they directly lead to deeper insight into the nucleosynthesis and the kinematics of these explosion events.

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Keywords: Gamma rays: generals; Gamma-ray diagnostics; Line: formation; Nuclear reactions , nucleosynthesis , abundances; Radiative transfer simulations; Space observatories; Supernovae: general; Three-dimensional modeling; Chemical elements; Explosions; Gamma rays Gamma rays: general; Hydrodynamics; Line: formation; Nuclear reactions, nucleosynthesis, abundances; Radiative transfer; Supernovae: general

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Astronomy and Astrophysics

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