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2026ApJ...999..167Y - Astrophys. J., 999, 167 (2026/March-2)

Searching for White Dwarf Candidates Formed Through Binary Evolution in Star Clusters.

YAN H., WANG L., MILLER D.R., HE C., LIN J., PANG X., ZHAO J., GUO J., DE GRIJS R., GE H., GUO Z., MA B., CHEN D. and LI C.

Abstract (from CDS):

White dwarfs (WDs), the evolutionary endpoints of most stars, can form through both single-star and binary channels. While single-star evolutionary models enable reliable WD age estimates, binary evolution introduces interactions that can accelerate WD formation and result in a variety of exotic WDs, which may exhibit strong magnetic fields, rapid rotation, or even serve as potential gravitational wave sources. Such systems offer valuable insights into magnetic field generation, angular momentum evolution, and compact object physics. Star clusters, with their approximately coeval populations, allow precise age determination of member WDs. If a WD's total age derived from single-star evolution exceeds that of its host cluster, it likely indicates a binary origin. In this study, we use Gaia 5D astrometry to identify 439 WD candidates in 117 open clusters, with 244 likely formed via binary evolution. We discuss the possibility of dynamical ejection for WDs meeting only 2D (proper motion space) membership criteria. Spectroscopic observations further reveal a subset with strong magnetic fields and rapid rotation, supporting their binary evolutionary origin.

Abstract Copyright: © 2026. The Author(s). Published by the American Astronomical Society.

Journal keyword(s): White dwarf stars - Close binary stars - Open star clusters

Status at CDS : Large table(s) will be appraised for possible ingestion in VizieR.

Simbad objects: 596

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