ollama llama3.2 on various Apple Silicon M1 to M4 Max and NVidia RTX-3500 ada RTX-A6000 and RTX-4090

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M4 Max 40 core Macbook pro 16

michaelobrien@mbp8 eks % ollama run llama3.2 --verbose
>>> detail how gold is created during the collapse of a star
The creation of gold during the collapse of a massive star is a complex process involving nuclear reactions and the transformation of atomic nuclei. Here's a step-by-step explanation:

**Step 1: Core Collapse**

A massive star (at least 8-10 times more massive than our sun) undergoes a supernova explosion, causing its core to collapse. This collapse leads to an intense gravitational pressure that compresses matter into an extremely small 
space.

**Step 2: Neutron Star Formation**

As the core collapses, it forms a neutron star. The density of this object is so high that atomic nuclei are no longer stable, and they begin to break down into more fundamental particles like neutrons and protons.

**Step 3: Nuclear Reactions**

Within the collapsing core, nuclear reactions occur due to the immense energy released by the gravitational collapse. These reactions involve the fusion of atomic nuclei to form heavier elements. The most common reaction is:

p + p → d (deuterium)

This reaction releases a small amount of energy, but it's just the beginning.

**Step 4: Proton-Neutron Capture**

As the core continues to collapse, protons from the star's mantle capture onto atomic nuclei, leading to an increase in atomic mass. This process is known as proton-neutron capture (PNC). The reaction can be represented as:

p + n → d

**Step 5: Alpha Processes**

In a separate process, alpha particles (helium-4 nuclei) are accelerated through the core and collide with atomic nuclei, leading to further nuclear reactions. One of these reactions is:

d + p → α + n

This reaction releases even more energy, contributing to the growth of the star's core.

**Step 6: Neutron Capture**

As the core continues to collapse, neutrons from the neutron star's interior capture onto atomic nuclei, leading to a further increase in atomic mass. This process is known as neutron capture (NC). The reaction can be represented 
as:

n + n → d

**Step 7: Beta Decays and Nuclear Transmutations**

As the core continues to collapse, beta decays and nuclear transmutations occur. These processes involve the transformation of unstable nuclei into more stable ones through a series of radioactive decays.

One example is the decay of cobalt-56 (Co-56) into nickel-56 (Ni-56):

Co-56 → Ni-56 + e-

**Step 8: Formation of Heavy Elements**

Through these nuclear reactions and transmutations, heavier elements like iron, chromium, and molybdenum are formed. However, to create even heavier elements like gold, more complex reactions involving multiple particles are 
required.

One such reaction is the capture of a neutron onto an atomic nucleus:

n + n → Au-197 (gold-197)

This process releases significant energy, contributing to the growth of the star's core.

**Step 9: The Birth of Gold**

Through these nuclear reactions and transmutations, gold is ultimately formed within the collapsing core. The resulting gold nuclei are incredibly dense and unstable, but they can be sustained for a short period through the intense 
gravitational pressure.

The creation of gold during the collapse of a massive star is a complex process that involves multiple nuclear reactions and transmutations. While this process is still not fully understood, it provides valuable insights into the 
extreme physics that governs these celestial events.

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M1 Max 32 core Macbook pro 16

ichaelobrien@mbp7 magellan-nbi % ollama run llama3.2 --verbose
>>> detail how gold is created during the collapse of a star
The formation of gold in the universe is a fascinating process that occurs when massive stars undergo nuclear reactions. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how gold 
is created during the collapse of a star:

**Step 1: Protostar Formation**

A massive star (typically with a mass between 8-25 times that of the sun) forms from the collapse of a giant molecular cloud. As the cloud collapses, it begins to spin 
faster and flatten into a disk shape.

**Step 2: Main Sequence Life**

The protostar continues to collapse and heat up, eventually reaching the main sequence stage. During this phase, the star undergoes nuclear reactions in its core, 
where hydrogen atoms are fused into helium through the proton-proton chain reaction or the CNO cycle. This process releases a vast amount of energy in the form of 
light and heat.

**Step 3: Helium Fusion**

As the star ages, it begins to run out of hydrogen fuel in its core. At this point, the star undergoes a significant transformation, becoming a helium-burning giant. 
The core contracts and heats up, causing the surrounding layers to expand and cool.

**Step 4: Helium Shell Burning**

The helium shell that surrounds the core is hot enough to sustain nuclear reactions, primarily through the triple-alpha process (3He + 3He → 4He). This process 
releases a significant amount of energy, which heats up the helium shell further.

**Step 5: Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen (CNO) Cycle**

As the helium shell continues to burn, it also undergoes nuclear reactions involving carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen. These reactions are driven by the triple-alpha 
process, but they also involve other processes like proton capture and the CNO cycle.

**Step 6: Neutron-Capture Process**

During the final stages of the star's life, the helium shell contracts and heats up, causing the surrounding layers to expand and cool. At this point, the star begins 
to experience a dramatic increase in density and temperature, leading to the formation of neutron-rich nuclei.

The neutron-capture process involves the capture of neutrons by atomic nuclei, which increases their mass number without changing their composition. This process 
creates a variety of heavier elements, including gold.

**Step 7: Silicon Burning**

As the star continues to contract, it eventually reaches a point where the core becomes hot enough to initiate silicon-burning reactions. These reactions involve the 
fusion of silicon with helium, producing heavier elements like magnesium and aluminum.

**Step 8: Final Collapse**

The final stage of the star's life involves a catastrophic collapse, often resulting in a supernova explosion. During this event, the star's core is compressed to 
incredibly high densities, causing it to release an enormous amount of energy.

**Gold Formation**

As the star collapses, the neutron-capture process reaches its peak, creating a vast array of heavy elements, including gold. The conditions required for gold 
formation are extremely rare and usually occur in the final stages of a massive star's life.

The gold formed during this process is called "solar gold" or "stellar gold," as it is produced within the core of a massive star. This gold is thought to be composed 
of two main isotopes: 197Au and 198Au, with the latter being slightly more abundant due to its shorter half-life.

**Distribution of Gold**

After the supernova explosion, the gold-rich material is dispersed into space through various means, including:

* Supernovae remnants
* Stellar winds
* Planetary collisions

This dispersion process allows the gold to be incorporated into new stars, planets, and other celestial objects, making it a vital component of our universe's chemical 
evolution.

In summary, the formation of gold in the universe is a complex process that involves the collapse of massive stars, nuclear reactions, and the neutron-capture process. 
The resulting gold is created through the final stages of these processes, which release an enormous amount of energy and create new elements with unique properties.

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