New population synthesis model: Preliminary results for close double white dwarf populations
arXiv:1101.2787
Abstract
An update is presented to the software package SeBa for simulating single star and binary evolution in which new stellar evolution tracks have been implemented. SeBa is applied to study the population of close double white dwarf and the delay time distribution of double white dwarf mergers that may lead to Supernovae Type Ia.
4 pages, 4 figures, appeared in proceedings for "The 17th European White Dwarf Workshop", shorter version appeared in proceedings for "Binary Star Evolution: Mass Loss, Accretion and Mergers"