Symbiotic stars as possible progenitors of SNe Ia: binary parameters and overall outlook

Abstract

Symbiotic stars are interacting binaries in which the first-formed white dwarf accretes and burns material from a red giant companion. This paper aims at presenting physical characteristics of these objects and discussing their possible link with progenitors of type Ia supernovae.

4 pages. Invited rewiev at "Binary Paths to Type Ia Supernovae", IAU Symposium No. 281, R. Di Stefano & M. Orio, eds., Cambridge University Press

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