two-state system
[/tuː steɪt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: two-state systems
sistema de dois estados
1. A political arrangement or proposal where two independent states coexist in a shared territory, particularly referring to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict where both Israelis and Palestinians would have separate sovereign nations
The two-state system has been the foundation of most peace proposals in the Middle East.
O sistema de dois estados tem sido a base da maioria das propostas de paz no Oriente Médio.
2. In physics and quantum mechanics, a system that can exist in exactly two distinct states or energy levels
A qubit in quantum computing operates as a two-state system, existing in either 0 or 1.
Um qubit na computação quântica funciona como um sistema de dois estados, existindo em 0 ou 1.
3. Any binary system with two distinct configurations or modes of operation
The light switch functions as a two-state system: on or off.
O interruptor de luz funciona como um sistema de dois estados: ligado ou desligado.
The term 'two-state system' gained significant prominence in international discourse during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly from the 1990s onwards. In Brazil, discussions about this typically relate to Middle Eastern politics and international relations. In the United States, it remains a central point of political and diplomatic debate. The term is also used in scientific and technical contexts, where it describes binary systems in physics and computer science.
Related Idioms & Phrases
push for a two-state system
advocate for two-state solution
negotiate a two-state arrangement
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