The search for progenitor models of type Ia supernovae

Abstract

We show the preliminary results of our search for the progenitor systems of type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia). We model binary populations our aim being to compare these models with the observations of detailed element abundances of the hot Intra-Cluster Medium.

2 pages, 2 figures, appeared in proceedings for "Binary Star Evolution: Mass Loss, Accretion and Mergers"