The stability of matter in devices where this process occurs is determined by the Kruskal–Shafranov limit. For this process to occur, the “triple product” of density, confinement time, (10[1])and plasma temperature must exceed a minimum value (10[1])by the Lawson (10[1])criterion. This process releases energy for atoms found to the left hand side of the peak (10[1])of binding energy. Fleischmann and Pons (10[1]-5[1])incorrectly claimed to have (10[1])achieved the “cold” form of this (10[1])process. (10[1])In the CNO cycle in stars, hydrogen is converted to helium via this process. For 10 points, (10[1])name this process in which nuclei are merged together to create heavier nuclei. ■END■