An unusual white dwarf star may be a surviving remnant of a subluminous Type Ia supernova

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Subluminous Type Ia supernovae, such as the Type Iax–class prototype SN 2002cx, are described by a variety of models such as the failed detonation and partial deflagration of an accreting carbon-oxygen white dwarf star or the explosion of an accreting, hybrid carbon-oxygen-neon core. These models predict that bound remnants survive such events with, according to some simulations, a high kick velocity. We report the discovery of a high proper motion, low-mass white dwarf (LP 40-365) that travels at a velocity greater than the Galactic escape velocity and whose peculiar atmosphere is dominated by intermediate-mass elements. Strong evidence indicates that this partially burnt remnant was ejected following a subluminous Type Ia supernova event. This supports the viability of single-degenerate supernova progenitors.

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Vennes, S., Nemeth, P., Kawka, A., Thorstensen, J. R., Khalack, V., Ferrario, L., & Alper, E. H. (2017). An unusual white dwarf star may be a surviving remnant of a subluminous Type Ia supernova. Science, 357(6352), 680–683. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aam8378

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