Equilibrium

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Equilibrium may refer to:

Sense of balance, which maintains physical balance in humans and animals

In the physical sciences

Thermodynamic equilibrium, when internal processes of a system cause no overall change in temperature or pressure
Dynamic equilibrium, when two reversible processes (in thermodynamics) occur at the same rate
Chemical equilibrium, when a chemical reaction proceeds at the same rate as its reverse reaction, with no change in the amount of each compound
Mechanical equilibrium, when the sum of the forces and moments on each particle of a system is zero
Quasistatic equilibrium, when internal processes change gradually from one equilibrium state to the next

In biological science

Punctuated equilibrium, a part of evolutionary theory that states that speciation occurs relatively quickly with long periods of little change in between.

In economics

Economic equilibrium, a balance of supply and demand
Static equilibrium (economics), an intersection of supply and demand
General equilibrium, a complex theory of microeconomics
Patterson equilibrium, a theory of efficiency and system disruption

In game theory

Nash equilibrium an optimal collective strategy in a game involving two or more players

In ethics

Reflective equilibrium in ethics, a state of balance among a set of beliefs

In entertainment

Equilibrium (2002 film), a science fiction film
Equilibrium (band), a German viking metal band
"Equilibrium (DS9 episode)", an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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