While trying to understand how lasers seem to 'rectify' energy in space I encountered some very unfamiliar language meant to uphold thermodynamics in this new (

While trying to understand how lasers seem to 'rectify' energy in space I encountered some very unfamiliar language meant to uphold thermodynamics in this new (anisotropic?) regime. I suspect that the new vernacular could be used to describe some unintended consequences. I think you are right in your assessment that there is understanding to be advanced.