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” (10[1])of density, confinement time, and plasma temperature (10[1])must exceed a minimum value by the Lawson criterion. This process releases energy for atoms found to the left hand side of the peak of (10[1])binding energy. Fleischmann and Pons (10[2])incorrectly claimed to have achieved the “cold” form of this process. In the CNO cycle in stars, hydrogen is converted to helium via this process. For 10 points, name this process in which nuclei are merged together to create heavier nuclei. ■END■