Quiescence (/kwiˈɛsəns/) is a state of quietness or inactivity. It may refer to: *

Quiescence search Quiescence search is an algorithm typically used to extend search at unstable nodes in minimax game trees in game-playing computer programs. It is an extension of the evaluation function to defer evaluation until the position is stable enough to ...

, in game tree searching (adversarial search) in artificial intelligence, a quiescent state is one in which a game is considered stable and unlikely to change drastically the next few plays *

Seed dormancy Seed dormancy is an evolutionary adaptation that prevents seeds from germinating during unsuitable ecological conditions that would typically lead to a low probability of seedling survival. Dormant seeds do not germinate in a specified period of ...

, a form of delayed seed germination * Quiescent phase, the first part of the first stage of childbirth * The G₀ phase of a cell in the cell cycle; quiescence is the state of a cell when it is not dividing *

Quiescent current In electronics, biasing is the setting of DC (direct current) operating conditions (current and voltage) of an active device in an amplifier. Many electronic devices, such as diodes, transistors and vacuum tubes, whose function is processing ...

(biasing) in an electronic circuit * Quiescent consistency is one of the safety properties for concurrent data structures

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