Abundance Stratification in Type Iax SN 2020rea with TARDIS
arXiv:2512.24203 · doi:10.1007/s12036-026-10136-5
Abstract
Using the 1D Monte Carlo-based radiative transfer code TARDIS, we investigate the spectral evolution of the Type Iax supernova (SN) 2020rea from -7 days before to +21 days after maximum light. Our best-fit models indicate stratified, velocity-dependent abundances at early times, successfully reproducing most observed spectral features. As the SN evolves, the ejecta transition from a layered to a more homogeneous composition, posing an alternative to pure deflagration models that predict fully mixed ejecta. These results highlight the need for further investigation, as current pure deflagration models cannot fully explain the origin or spectral properties of Type Iax SNe like SN 2020rea.
arXiv comment10 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy
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