-Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclie collide at very high speed and join to form a new type of atomic nucleus. -Fusion: The energy source of stars. The energy released from the collapse of the gas into a protostar causes the center of the protostar to become extremly hot. When the core is hot enough, nuclear fussion commences. Fusion is the process where two hydrogen atoms combine to form helium atom, releasing energy. The end