Binary Evolution, SN Ia Progenitors

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Explore various evolutionary scenarios for binaries at

You may want to begin with

A = 600, M1 = 3, M2 = 2,

and increase/decrease the orbital distance by a factor of 10.

Questions:

What type of systems are produced along evolutionary sequences?

How to change parameters to produce a system consisting of a neutron star and a white dwarf?