Magnetic Cataclysmic Variables Discovered in the Palomar Transient Factory

TL;DR

This paper reports the discovery of six new magnetic cataclysmic variable stars identified through the Palomar Transient Factory's photometric variability, supported by spectroscopic follow-up and preliminary period analysis.

Contribution

It introduces six newly identified magnetic cataclysmic variables discovered via a large-scale transient survey, expanding the known population.

Findings

Six new candidate systems identified

Preliminary photometric periods determined

Spectroscopic follow-up confirms variability

Abstract

The Palomar Transient Factory proves to be a prolific source of Magnetic Cataclysmic Variables, selected by their distinctive photometric variability, and followed up spectroscopically. Here, we present six new candidate systems, together with preliminary photometric periods and spectra.