We have carried out a detailed study of a Type II supernova, SN 2016B. This object displays characteristics of both the IIP and IIL subclasses. The early decline is steep (1.68 mag/100 d), followed by a shallower plateau phase (0.47 mag/100 d). The optically thick phase lasts for 118 d, similar to Type IIP. High velocity component contributing to the absorption trough of HI in the photospheric spectra are identified from the spectral modelling, suggesting a possible SN ejecta and circumstellar material interaction. Such high velocity features are common in the spectra of Type IIL supernovae. The distinction between the two subclasses has been the subject of much debate in recent years, with some authors arguing for a distinct separation of classes and others arguing in favour of continuity. Therefore, a study of this intermediate object is of interest to the community to understand the underlying mechanism giving rise to type II explosions.
This is a paper presentation talk by Raya Dastidar.