Supernova Spectrum Synthesis for 3D Composition Models with the Monte Carlo Method
Abstract
newcommandBruteextttBrute Relying on spherical symmetry when modelling supernova spectra is clearly at best a good approximation. Recent polarization measurements, interesting features in flux spectra, and the clumpy textures of supernova remnants suggest that supernova envelopes are rife with fine structure. To account for this fine structure and create a complete picture of supernovae, new 3D explosion models will be forthcoming. To reconcile these models with observed spectra, 3D radiative transfer will be necessary. We propose a 3D Monte Carlo radiative transfer code, Brute, and improvements that will move it toward a fully self-consistent 3D transfer code. Spectroscopic HST observations of supernovae past, present and future will definitely benefit. Other 3D transfer problems of interest to HST users like AGNs will benefit from the techniques developed.
- Publication:
-
HST Proposal
- Pub Date:
- July 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002hst..prop.9544T