The reality becomes the press coverage and market reaction to the conditions, a fact acknowledged by European Central Banker Mario Draghi in the summer.
That happens when fissionable nuclear materials, such as uranium or plutonium, are brought together in sufficient quantities and under the right conditions so that a chain reaction begins.
The BBC's Chris Morris in Athens says the new coalition will press its EU partners for some breathing space over the bailout conditions, but a frosty reaction can be expected from some countries.
"Measures to ease credit conditions for SMEs would be more useful, and cause a stronger market reaction, " said Andrea Cicione, an economist at Lombard Street Research.
While these investors could always sell their bonds as a result of changing market conditions, their approach is long-term and they are less likely to sell in reaction to short-term market fluctuations.