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meemoe_uk
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>Given enough energy, any elements can be combined but it is only practical to combine elements that will yield enough surplus energy.

I know. But that doesn’t really answer my question.

>What are the theoretical fusion limits of plasmoids according to Lerner’s model?

I reckon plasmoids can fuse any 2 atoms, because 5th power in plasmoid strength will always be higher than 2nd power required to overcome electrostatic repulsion in the gamow equation. Even if the reaction is endo-energetic. Therefore electric discharges can create all of the periodic table.

In nature the excess energy gained from fusing Iron 56 or small atoms is partly used to power the creation of heavier nuclei, those where their creation takes more energy than they produce.