Observed Fractions of Core-Collapse Supernova Types and Initial Masses of their Single and Binary Progenitor Stars

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2010-06-19

arxiv.org/abs/1006.3899v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena

MNRAS accepted, 18 pages, 8 Figures, 1 color figure

Scientific paper

We analyse observed fractions of core-collapse SN types from the Lick Observatory SN Search, and we discuss corresponding implications for massive star evolution. For a standard IMF, observed fractions of SN types cannot be reconciled with expectations of single-star evolution. The mass range of WR stars that shed their H envelopes via their own mass loss accounts for less than half the observed fraction of SNeIbc. Progenitors of SNeIbc must extend to a much lower range of initial masses than classical WR stars, and we argue that most SNIbc and SNIIb progenitors must arise from binary Roche-lobe overflow. SNeIc still trace higher mass and metallicity, because line-driven winds in the WR stage remove the He layer and propel the transition from SNIb to Ic. Less massive progenitors of SNeIb and IIb may not be classical WR stars; they may be underluminous with weak winds, possibly hidden by overluminous mass-gainer companions that appear as B[e] supergiants or related objects having aspherical circumstellar material. The remaining SN types (II-P, II-L, and IIn) are redistributed across the full range of initial mass. We consider direct collapse to black holes without visible SNe, but find this problematic. Major areas of remaining uncertainty are (1) the influence of binary separation, rotation, and metallicity, (2) mass differences in progenitors of SNeIIn compared to SNeII-L and II-P, and (3) SNeIc arising from single stars with eruptive mass loss, its dependence on metallicity, and how it relates to diversity within the SNIc subclass. (abridged)

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