Two physicists have discovered that basic concepts such as ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ apply to any system, even those far from equilibrium. Challenging established wisdom, the findings could possibly inform the design of future microelectronic devices and help bring some order around fundamental concepts in thermodynamics.
(via WSJ)
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