A simple model for the early part of Type I supernova light curves

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Abstract
A simple hydrodynamic and gray radiation diffusion model is used to fit the first 40 days of the Type I supernova light curve. The model requires only three input parameters: the density and mass of the envelope of the parent star and the energy which is presumed to be deposited at the center of the envelope by the collapse of the core. A density of 10-8 g cm - , a mass of 2 M0, and an energy of l0 ' ergs gives a model fitting observed values of the maximum magnitude, the duration of the light curve 1 mag below maximum, and a final velocity of the photo sphere of l0 cm Subject headings: hydrodynamics supernovae

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