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 (10[1])a minimum value by the Lawson criterion. This process releases energy for atoms found to the left hand side (10[1])of the peak of binding energy. Fleischmann and Pons incorrectly claimed to have achieved the “cold” (10[1])form of this (10[1])process. (10[4])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■