Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2004-10-21
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
30 pages, 43 figures. Accepted by A&A. A version with higher resolution finding charts is available at http://supernova.lbl.go
Scientific paper
10.1051/0004-6361:20041504
We present VLT FORS1 and FORS2 spectra of 39 candidate high-redshift supernovae that were discovered as part of a cosmological study using Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) over a wide range of redshifts. From the spectra alone, 20 candidates are spectrally classified as SNe Ia with redshifts ranging from z=0.212 to z=1.181. Of the remaining 19 candidates, 1 might be a Type II supernova and 11 exhibit broad supernova-like spectral features and/or have supernova-like light curves. The candidates were discovered in 8 separate ground-based searches. In those searches in which SNe Ia at z ~ 0.5 were targeted, over 80% of the observed candidates were spectrally classified as SNe Ia. In those searches in which SNe Ia with z > 1 were targeted, 4 candidates with z > 1 were spectrally classified as SNe Ia and later followed with ground and space based observatories. We present the spectra of all candidates, including those that could not be spectrally classified as supernova.
Aldering Greg
Amanullah Rahman
Antilogus Pierre
Astier Pierre
Blanc Guillaume
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