Galactic distribution of supernovae and OB associations
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: We update and extend a previous model by Higdon and Lingenfelter for the longitudinal profile of the N II intensity in the Galactic plane. The model is based on four logarithmic spiral arms, to which features like the Local Arm and local sources are added. Connecting then the N II to the H II emission, we use this model to determine the average spatial distribution of OB associations in the Milky Way. Combined with a stellar mass and cluster distribution function, the model predicts the average spatial and temporal distribution of core-collapse supernovae in the Milky Way. In addition to this average population, we account for supernovae from observed OB associations, providing thereby a more accurate description of the nearby Galaxy. The complete model is made publicly available in the python code SNOB . Program Title: SNOB 1.1 : Simulating the distribution of SuperNovae and OB associations in the Milky Way. CPC Library link to program files: https://doi.org/10.17632/hz5vbsvy7d.1 . Licensing provisions: CC by NC 3.0. Programming language: Python 3.8 Nature of problem: Determination of the distribution of OB associations from the observed N II line intensity; derivation of the resulting distribution of core-collapse supernovae. Solution method: Numerical integration of line-of-sight integrals for the N II line intensity; Monte Carlo simulation of the spatial and time distribution of OB associations and core-collapse supernovae in the Milky Way.
Source: Computer Physics Communications
Authors: M. Kachelrieß, V. Mikalsen
Institution: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,160
OpenAlex ID: W4407685885