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The Makings of Models for White Dwarf Supernovae - Dean Townsley

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of white dwarf supernovae models in this 32-minute conference talk from the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics' "White Dwarfs from Physics to Astrophysics" online conference. Delve into various aspects of stellar remnants, including Type 1A supernovae, detonation and deflagration processes, helium-ignited double detonations, and their implications. Gain insights into the challenges and next steps in white dwarf research, drawing from astrometric, photometric, and spectroscopic data from all-sky surveys. Understand how these models contribute to our knowledge of star formation, galaxy evolution, and potential gravitational wave sources. Benefit from the expertise of speaker Dean Townsley as he discusses the current state of white dwarf modeling and its significance in astrophysics.

Syllabus

Introduction
Type 1A
Detonation
Deflagration
Helium ignited double detonation
Cons of double detonation
The deflagration
Conclusion
Cons
Detonation transition
Next steps

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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

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