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        New Results from the Supernova Ia Progenitor Survey

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        Napiwotzki, R.
        Karl, C.
        Nelemans, G.
        Yungelson, L.
        Christlieb, N.
        Drechsel, H.
        Heber, U.
        Homeier, D.
        Koester, D.
        Kruk, J.
        Leibundgut, B.
        Marsh, T.R.
        Moehler, S.
        Renzini, A.
        Reimers, D.
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        2299/1449
        Abstract
        We report on a systematic radial velocity survey for double degenerate (DD) binaries as potential progenitors of type Ia supernovae: SPY (ESO Supernovae Ia Progenitor surveY). More than 1000 white dwarfs and pre-white dwarfs were observed with the VLT. Our aim is to perform a statistically significant test of the DD scenario. SPY detected more than 100 new binary white dwarfs, dramatically increasing the number of known DDs. System parameters are determined from ongoing follow-up observations. Our sample includes systems with masses close to the Chandrasekhar limit and a probable SN Ia progenitor candidate.
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        2005
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        In: Procs of the 14th European Workshop on White Dwarfs - ASP Conference Series 334
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        http://hdl.handle.net/2299/1449
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