18 research outputs found
The Supernova Type Ia Rate Evolution with SNLS
We present a progress report on a project to derive the evolution of the volumetric supernova Type Ia rate from the Supernova Legacy Survey. Our preliminary estimate of the rate evolution divides the sample from Neill et al. into two redshift bins: 0.2 < z < 0.4, and 0.4 < z < 0.6. We extend this by adding a bin from the sample analyzed in Sullivan et al. in the range 0.6 < z < 0.75 from the same time period. We compare the derived trend with previously published rates and a supernova Type Ia production model having two components: one component associated closely with star formation and an additional component associated with host galaxy mass. Our observed trend is consistent with this model, which predicts a rising SN Ia rate out to at least z = 2
The Type Ia Supernova Rate at z ~0.5 from the Supernova Legacy Survey
We present a measurement of the distant Type Ia supernova rate derived from
the first two years of the Canada -- France -- Hawaii Telescope Supernova
Legacy Survey. We observed four one-square degree fields with a typical
temporal frequency of ~ 4 observer-frame days over time spans of from
158 to 211 days per season for each field, with breaks during full moon. We
used 8-10 meter-class telescopes for spectroscopic followup to confirm our
candidates and determine their redshifts. Our starting sample consists of 73
spectroscopically verified Type Ia supernovae in the redshift range 0.2 < z <
0.6. We derive a volumetric SN Ia rate of r_V(=0.47) = 0.42^{+0.13}_{-0.09}
(systematic) +- 0.06 (statistical) X 10^-4 yr^-1 Mpc^3, assuming h = 0.7,
Omega_m = 0.3 and a flat cosmology. Using recently published galaxy luminosity
functions derived in our redshift range, we derive a SN Ia rate per unit
luminosity of r_L(=0.47) = 0.154^{+0.048}_{-0.033} (systematic)
^{+0.039}_{-0.031} (statistical) SNu. Using our rate alone, we place an upper
limit on the component of SN Ia production that tracks the cosmic star
formation history of 1 SN Ia per 10^3 M_sun of stars formed. Our rate and other
rates from surveys using spectroscopic sample confirmation display only a
modest evolution out to z=0.55.Comment: 71 pages, 12 figures, accepted for publication in AJ, fixed typos in
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Rates and properties of type Ia supernovae as a function of mass and star-formation in their host galaxies
(ABRIDGED) We show that Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) are formed within both
very young and old stellar populations, with observed rates that depend on the
stellar mass and mean star-formation rates (SFRs) of their host galaxies.
Models where the SN Ia rate depends solely on host galaxy stellar mass are
ruled out with 99% confidence. Our analysis is based on 100
spectroscopically-confirmed SNe Ia, plus 24 photometrically-classified events,
all from the Supernova Legacy Survey (SNLS) and distributed over 0.2<z<0.75.
Using multi-band photometry, we estimate stellar masses and SFRs for the SN Ia
host galaxies by fitting their broad-band spectral energy distributions with
the galaxy spectral synthesis code, PEGASE.2. We show that the SN Ia rate per
unit mass is proportional to the specific SFR of the parent galaxies -- more
vigorously star-forming galaxies host more SNe Ia per unit stellar mass,
broadly equivalent to the trend of increasing SN Ia rate in later-type galaxies
seen in the local universe. Following earlier suggestions for a simple
"two-component" model approximating the SN Ia rate, we find bivariate linear
dependencies of the SN Ia rate on both the stellar masses and the mean SFRs of
the host systems. We also demonstrate a dependence of distant SN Ia light-curve
shapes on star-formation in the host galaxy, similar to trends observed
locally. Passive galaxies, with no star-formation, preferentially host
faster-declining/dimmer SNe Ia, while slower-declining/brighter events are only
found in systems with ongoing star-formation. We model the light-curve width
distribution in star-forming galaxies as the sum of a young component, and an
old component taken from the distribution in non-star-forming galaxies.Comment: Accepted for publication in Ap
The Supernova Legacy Survey: Measurement of Omega_M, Omega_Lambda and w from the First Year Data Set
We present distance measurements to 71 high redshift type Ia supernovae
discovered during the first year of the 5-year Supernova Legacy Survey (SNLS).
These events were detected and their multi-color light-curves measured using
the MegaPrime/MegaCam instrument at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT),
by repeatedly imaging four one-square degree fields in four bands. Follow-up
spectroscopy was performed at the VLT, Gemini and Keck telescopes to confirm
the nature of the supernovae and to measure their redshift. With this data set,
we have built a Hubble diagram extending to z=1, with all distance measurements
involving at least two bands. Systematic uncertainties are evaluated making use
of the multi-band photometry obtained at CFHT. Cosmological fits to this first
year SNLS Hubble diagram give the following results : Omega_M = 0.263 +/-
0.042(stat) +/- 0.032(sys) for a flat LambdaCDM model; and w = -1.023 +/-
0.090(stat) +/- 0.054(sys) for a flat cosmology with constant equation of state
w when combined with the constraint from the recent Sloan Digital Sky Survey
measurement of baryon acoustic oscillations.Comment: (The SNLS Collaboration) 24 pages, 13 figures, Accepted in A&A.
Computer readable tables at http://snls.in2p3.fr/conf/papers/cosmo1
DEMON: a proposal for a satellite-borne experiment to study dark matter and dark energy
We outline a novel satellite mission concept, DEMON, aimed at advancing our comprehension of both dark matter and dark energy, taking full advantage of two complementary methods: weak lensing and the statistics of galaxy clusters. We intend to carry out a 5000 deg2 combined IR, optical and X-ray survey with galaxies up to a redshift of z~2 in order todetermine the shear correlation function. We will also find ~100000 galaxy clusters, making it the largest survey of this type to date. The DEMON spacecraft will comprise one IR/optical and eight X-ray telescopes,coupled to multiple cameras operating at different frequency bands. To a great extent, the technology employed has already been partially tested on ongoing missions, therefore ensuring improved reliability
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Rates and properties of type Ia supernovae as a function of mass and star formation in their host galaxies
We show that Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) are formed within both very young and old stellar populations, with observed rates that depend on the stellar mass and mean star formation rates (SFRs) of their host galaxies. Models in which the SN Ia rate depends solely on host galaxy stellar mass are ruled out with >99% confidence. Our analysis is based on 100 spectroscopically confirmed SNe Ia, plus 24 photometrically classified events, all from the Supernova Legacy Survey (SNLS) and distributed over 0.2 < z < 0.75. We estimate stellar masses and SFRs for the SN Ia host galaxies by fitting their broadband spectral energy distributions with the galaxy spectral synthesis code PĂGASE.2. We show that the SN Ia rate per unit mass is proportional to the specific SFR of the parent galaxies - more vigorously star-forming galaxies host more SNe Ia per unit stellar mass, broadly equivalent to the trend of increasing SN Ia rate in later type galaxies seen in the local universe. Following earlier suggestions for a simple "two-component" model approximating the SN Ia rate, we find bivariate linear dependencies of the SN Ia rate on both the stellar masses and the mean SFRs of the host systems. We find that the SN Ia rate can be well represented as the sum of 5.3 ± 1.1 Ă 10-14 SNe yr -1Mâ-1 and 3.9 ± 0.7 Ă 10-4 SNe yr-1 (Mâ yr-1) -1 of star formation. We also demonstrate a dependence of distant SN Ia light-curve shapes on star formation in the host galaxy, similar to trends observed locally. Passive galaxies, with no star formation, preferentially host faster declining/dimmer SNe Ia, while brighter events are found in systems with ongoing star formation. © 2006. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved
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The type la supernova rate at z â 0.5 from the supernova legacy survey
We present a measurement of the distant Type la supernova (SN Ia) rate derived from the first 2 yr of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Supernova Legacy Survey. We observed four 1° Ă 1° fields with a typical temporal frequency of (Ît) ⌠4 observer-frame days over time spans of 158-211 days per season for each field, with breaks during the full Moon. We used 8-10 m class telescopes for spectroscopic follow-up to confirm our candidates and determine their redshifts. Our starting sample consists of 73 spectroscopically verified SNe la in the redshift range 0.2 < z < 0.6. We derive a volumetric SN Ia rate of r V(ăză = 0.47) = [0.42 0.090.13(syst.) ± 0.06(stat.)] Ă 10 -4 yr -1 Mpc 3, assuming h = 0.7, Ω m -0.3, and a flat cosmology. Using recently published galaxy luminosity functions derived in our redshift range, we derive a SN Ia rate per unit luminosity of r L(ăză = 0.47) = 0.154 -0.0330.048(syst.) 0.0310.039(stat.) SN units. Using our rate alone, we place an upper limit on the component of SN la production that tracks the cosmic star formation history of 1 SN la per 10 3 M â of stars formed. Our rate and other rates from surveys using spectroscopic sample confirmation display only a modest evolution out to z = 0.55. © 2006. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved