Mergers of White Dwarfs as Failed Type Ia Supernovae - Ashley Ruiter

Explore a conference talk on the intriguing topic of white dwarf mergers as potential failed Type Ia supernovae. Delve into research presented by Ashley Ruiter from UNSW Canberra at the White Dwarfs from Physics to Astrophysics conference. Gain insights into how these stellar remnant mergers may relate to thermonuclear supernovae progenitors and their implications for our understanding of galactic evolution. Discover how new observational data from all-sky surveys is advancing our knowledge of white dwarf populations and their astrophysical applications. Learn about the latest developments in white dwarf modeling and the underlying physics involved in studying these electron-degenerate stars.

Mergers of white dwarfs as failed Type Ia supernovae ▸ Ashley Ruiter (UNSW Canberra)