Kitten Kaboodle said:I read in the book of world records that there are massive diamonds inside of some white dwarves. If this is compleatly true then how long after it's formation could a white dwarf start producing this massive diamond in it's core?
A white dwarf is a type of star that forms when a star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own gravity. It is extremely dense, with a mass similar to that of the sun but compressed into a much smaller size, about the size of the Earth.
White dwarfs form when a star runs out of fuel and can no longer sustain nuclear fusion. The outer layers of the star are blown off in a massive explosion called a supernova, leaving behind a dense core that continues to emit heat and light.
White dwarfs are unique because they are incredibly dense and have a very high surface temperature, making them extremely bright. They also have a very long lifespan compared to other stars, with some white dwarfs estimated to be billions of years old.
It is believed that the high pressure and temperature inside a white dwarf can cause carbon atoms to crystallize and form diamonds. These diamonds can be as large as Earth-sized and are thought to be remnants of carbon-rich planets that were destroyed during the star's formation.
Yes, we can observe white dwarfs with diamonds through spectroscopy, which analyzes the light emitted by the star to determine its composition. However, it is difficult to directly observe the diamonds themselves due to their small size and the intense light emitted by the star.