Edo, as for implications for CF, then what is the net result of moving an electron to the nucleus in terms of heat energy produced?
SAM indeed simply deals with electron changing from inner to outer status. In our book we also address this topic and the conclusion is that moving the outer electron to inner electron, requires 0.78 MeV, the "self binding" energy of the free neutron.
However, we think that CF is in principle nuclear reactions, we are maybe not always aware of what is going on, but that is the premise SAM builds on. We believe that electric forces can and do induce nuclear reactions, how or why is another story. one we all here would love to know in detail
In short, we are firm believers in "CF"