Statistics at the limit: Our paper on thermodynamics in two-state systems is published Statistics at the limit: Our paper on thermodynamics in two-state systems is published

Thermodynamics is usually associated with large systems in which many particles can be distributed across a large number of states. But even systems in which few particles can be distributed across only two states follow thermodynamic laws, as the work of Christian and Andreas shows. This may enable the construction of novel light sources in the future that combine the advantages of lasers with those of incandescent lamps.