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Quicksilver

Quicksilver, also known as mercury, is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, notable for being the only metallic element that is liquid at standard room temperature and pressure.^[1]^[2] This silvery-white, dense liquid metal has a melting point of -38.83°C and a boiling point of 356.73°C, allowing it to exist in liquid form under ordinary conditions while exhibiting properties typical of transition metals, such as high density (13.534 g/cm³) and poor electrical conductivity compared to other metals.^[2]^[3] Mercury occurs naturally in the Earth's crust at low concentrations, primarily as the sulfide mineral cinnabar (HgS), from which it is extracted through roasting processes.^[3] Historically, quicksilver has been known since ancient times, with evidence of its use dating back to 1500 BC in Egyptian tombs for pigments and cosmetics, and later by civilizations such as the Romans and Chinese for gilding, alchemy, and medicine.^[4] In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, it was employed in syphilis treatments and as a preservative, though its toxicity was not fully understood until the 19th century.^[5] By the Industrial Revolution, mercury saw widespread application in thermometers, barometers, electrical switches, and gold mining via amalgamation, where it binds with gold to facilitate extraction.^[2]^[6] In modern times, due to recognized health and environmental risks, many uses of mercury have been phased out under international agreements like the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which aims to reduce its global emissions.^[7] Elemental mercury is highly toxic, particularly in vapor form, which can be inhaled and absorbed through the lungs, leading to neurological damage, tremors, and kidney impairment.^[8] Methylmercury, a more bioaccumulative organic form produced by microbial activity in aquatic environments, poses severe risks through contaminated fish consumption, causing developmental disorders in children and cardiovascular issues in adults.^[9]^[7] Despite these dangers, limited industrial applications persist, including in artisanal gold mining, fluorescent lamps, and certain dental amalgams, though safer alternatives are increasingly adopted.^[3] Mercury's environmental persistence contributes to global pollution, with atmospheric deposition leading to widespread contamination of water bodies and food chains.^[10]

Science

Mercury

Quicksilver, also known as mercury, is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, notable for being the only metallic element that is liquid at standard room temperature and pressure.^[2] It appears as a dense, odorless, silvery liquid that is insoluble in water and exhibits high surface tension, allowing it to form spherical droplets.^[11] Key physical properties include a density of 13.534 g/cm³, a melting point of -38.83°C, and a boiling point of 356.73°C, making it unique among metals for its fluidity and low melting temperature.^[12] However, mercury is highly toxic, with exposure through ingestion, skin absorption, or inhalation of vapors leading to severe neurological, renal, and developmental damage.^[11] The term "quicksilver" derives from Middle English "quik-silver," translating to "living silver," a reference to mercury's fluid, mobile nature that mimics life-like movement, contrasting with the solidity of other metals.^[4] Its chemical symbol Hg originates from the Latin "hydrargyrum," meaning "watery silver," reflecting its liquid state and appearance.^[4] Mercury has been known since ancient times, with evidence of its use dating back to at least 1500 BCE in Egypt and the Near East, where it was extracted from cinnabar ore (HgS) through heating.^[13] The earliest detailed extraction method was described by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus around 300 BCE in his work On Stones, building on even older practices by civilizations like the Chinese and Hindus.^[13] Historically, mercury found widespread application in alchemy, where it was revered as the "First Matter" or prima materia, believed essential for transmuting base metals into gold and forming amalgams with other metals as early as 500 BCE.^[4] In scientific instruments, it was integral to thermometers and barometers from the 17th century onward, leveraging its uniform thermal expansion and density for accurate temperature and pressure measurements.^[14] Alchemists and early chemists also used it in gold and silver extraction processes, such as amalgamation, which persisted into the 20th century despite growing awareness of its hazards.^[15] In modern times, mercury's environmental persistence and bioaccumulation have raised significant concerns, as it methylates in aquatic ecosystems to form neurotoxic methylmercury that contaminates fish and wildlife, posing risks to human health through the food chain.^[16] To mitigate these impacts, international agreements like the Minamata Convention on Mercury (2013) have driven bans on its use in non-essential consumer products, including thermometers, barometers, batteries, and cosmetics, with phase-outs in the European Union and United States prohibiting sales of mercury-added items by 2026.^[17] In November 2025, at the 6th Conference of the Parties (COP-6), parties agreed to phase out mercury-added dental amalgam globally by 2034.^[18] These regulations aim to reduce global emissions and legacy pollution from historical uses.^[16]

Military operations

Operation Quicksilver was a key deception operation during World War II, conducted by the Allied forces in 1944 as part of the broader Operation Bodyguard and specifically under Operation Fortitude South.^[19]^[20] Its primary objective was to mislead German intelligence into believing that the main Allied invasion of Europe—codenamed Operation Overlord—would target the Pas-de-Calais region rather than Normandy, thereby diverting enemy defenses away from the actual D-Day landing sites.^[19] To achieve this, the operation created the fictitious First United States Army Group (FUSAG), commanded by General George S. Patton, and simulated its presence through elaborate tactics including fake radio traffic broadcast from locations like Dover Castle tunnels, double agents feeding false intelligence, and decoy encampments in southeast England featuring inflatable tanks, trucks, aircraft, and landing craft constructed from scaffolding, wood, and canvas.^[19]^[20] In the post-Cold War era, Quicksilver reemerged as Project Quicksilver, a U.S. Army initiative launched in late 1989 to efficiently downsize forces in response to the Soviet Union's collapse and reduced global threats.^[21] The project aimed to streamline the Army's structure by reducing personnel and non-deployable units while enhancing the role of reserve components, such as the National Guard and Army Reserve, under the Total Force policy to maintain operational readiness at lower costs.^[21]^[22] Implementation involved a 25% overall force reduction, including deactivating units and consolidating reserve training divisions from 12 to 9, with a shift in focus from large-scale global confrontations to regional conflicts.^[22] These operations exemplified the elusive, fluid nature of quicksilver—evoking mercury's metaphorical association with rapid, deceptive maneuvers—and played pivotal roles in their respective eras.^[20] In WWII, Quicksilver's success prolonged German misallocation of resources to Pas-de-Calais until August 1944, delaying reinforcements to Normandy and contributing significantly to the Allied foothold in Europe and ultimate victory.^[19]^[20] For the 1990s downsizing, it enabled a leaner, more adaptable Army that preserved combat effectiveness amid budget constraints and geopolitical shifts.^[21]^[22]

Arts and entertainment

Fictional characters

In Marvel Comics, Quicksilver, whose real name is Pietro Maximoff, is a mutant superhero renowned for his superhuman speed. He first appeared in X-Men #4 (March 1964), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, as a founding member of Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants alongside his twin sister Wanda (the Scarlet Witch).^[23] Initially portrayed as a villain resentful of humanity due to persecution faced by his Romani family, Pietro later defected to join the Avengers, becoming a key ally in numerous storylines involving mutant rights and cosmic threats.^[24] Pietro's powers primarily include enhanced speed allowing him to move at supersonic velocities, creating afterimages and generating vortexes, with his abilities amplified over time through experiments like exposure to Isotope E and the Terrigen Mists, enabling limited time manipulation.^[24] His backstory involves being born to Magneto (Erik Lehnsherr) and Magda Lehnsherr in post-World War II Europe, though raised by adoptive Romani parents Django and Marya Maximoff after their mother's death; this parentage was retconned in the 1980s to establish deeper ties to Magneto's ideology and family dynamics.^[25] Pietro's family extends to his daughter Luna, born from his marriage to Inhuman princess Crystal, underscoring his complex relationships within the Marvel Universe.^[24] In DC Comics, Quicksilver is the original alias of Max Mercury, a veteran speedster who debuted in National Comics #5 (1940) as a Western hero before evolving into a timeless mentor figure. His origins, detailed in The Flash #97 (1995), reveal that Max Crandall gained his powers in the 1830s through a mystical encounter with a Native American shaman, granting him a profound connection to the Speed Force and immortality-like longevity. As a mentor, Max has guided prominent speedsters including Jay Garrick, Wally West, and especially Impulse (Bart Allen), emphasizing discipline and the philosophical balance of speed in The Flash and Impulse series during the 1990s. His abilities encompass super-speed for travel and combat, enhanced reflexes, and energy projection, often used to protect the multiverse from speed-related threats.^[26] Quicksilver's character has had significant cultural impact through live-action portrayals in film. Aaron Taylor-Johnson depicted Pietro Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), showcasing his speed in high-octane action sequences before the character's heroic sacrifice. Separately, in Fox's X-Men film series, Evan Peters portrayed a younger Peter Maximoff/Quicksilver in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), and X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019), highlighting his mischievous personality and innovative slow-motion speed effects that influenced superhero cinema aesthetics.^[27]

Music

Quicksilver Messenger Service was an American psychedelic rock band formed in early 1965 in San Francisco, California, emerging as a key part of the city's vibrant counterculture music scene alongside groups like the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane.^[28] The band's original lineup included guitarist John Cipollina, drummer Greg Elmore, guitarist Gary Duncan, bassist David Freiberg, and vocalist Dino Valenti (born Chester William Powers Jr. in 1937), though Valenti's involvement was delayed due to legal troubles, leading the group to record their debut without him.^[28] Known for their extended improvisational jams, dual-guitar interplay, and acid rock sound, they gained popularity through live performances at venues like the Fillmore Auditorium and Avalon Ballroom.^[28] Their self-titled debut album, released in 1968 by Capitol Records, featured tracks like "Dino's Song" (written by Valenti) and "Gold and Silver," capturing the free-form energy of their shows. The follow-up, the double live album Happy Trails (1969), is widely regarded as a cornerstone of psychedelic rock, showcasing marathon renditions of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?" spanning over 25 minutes and highlighting the band's raw, communal ethos. Despite lineup changes, including Valenti's full integration by 1969 and Cipollina's departure in 1972, the group released further albums like Shady Grove (1969) and Just for Love (1970) before disbanding in the mid-1970s, with sporadic reunions thereafter; Valenti, a prolific songwriter also known for penning "Get Together" (popularized by the Youngbloods), remained a central creative force until his death in 1994. Their 1971 self-titled album Quicksilver featured tracks like "Shine On" and "Gypsy," though it achieved limited commercial success compared to contemporaries.^[28]^[29] DJ Quicksilver is the stage name of Orhan Terzi, a German-Turkish electronic music producer and DJ born on June 28, 1964, in Turkey, who relocated to Germany as a child and rose to prominence in the mid-1990s Eurodance and trance scenes.^[30] Adopting the moniker after winning a DJ contest where audience applause metaphorically "broke the quicksilver success meter," Terzi debuted with the single "Bingo Bongo" in 1995, which peaked at number 36 on the German charts.^[31] His breakthrough came with the 1997 track "Bellissima," a high-energy trance remix of a 1992 Italian song by Pandiscio, topping charts in Austria, Finland, and Sweden while reaching number three in Germany and earning gold certifications across Europe.^[32] Follow-up hits included "Free" (1997, number two in Germany), "Planet Love (I Need Love)" (1998, number four in Germany), and remixes like his version of Faithless's "Insomnia," solidifying his reputation for uplifting, melodic trance with club-friendly beats and vocal hooks.^[32]^[33] Terzi continues to perform at festivals and release music, blending trance with progressive house elements in a career spanning over two decades.^[30] Other musical works associated with "Quicksilver" include progressive rock musician Neal Morse covering Tim Hardin's folk song "Quicksilver Daydreams" on his 2005 solo album ?, infusing it with orchestral arrangements and introspective vocals as part of his exploration of personal and spiritual themes.

Film and television

The 1986 film Quicksilver, directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly, stars Kevin Bacon as Jack Casey, a former Wall Street trader who, after suffering major financial losses, takes up work as a bicycle messenger in San Francisco, navigating the perils of urban delivery routes and forming bonds with fellow couriers.^[34] The drama explores themes of redemption, economic disparity, and the adrenaline-fueled risks of city life, with supporting performances by Jami Gertz as Casey's love interest and Paul Rodriquez as a streetwise mentor figure.^[35] In television, Quicksilver has appeared as the Marvel Comics mutant character Pietro Maximoff in several animated series, beginning with X-Men: The Animated Series (1992–1997), where he is voiced by Paul Haddad in episodes such as "Family Ties," depicting his speedster abilities and familial ties to Scarlet Witch and Magneto. He recurs in X-Men: Evolution (2000–2003), voiced by Richard Ian Cox, often as a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants, and in Wolverine and the X-Men (2008–2009), voiced by Mark Hildreth, highlighting his superhuman velocity in team conflicts. Live-action portrayals include Evan Peters as a variant of Quicksilver in the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021), where he arrives in Westview as an enigmatic outsider aiding Wanda Maximoff amid her grief-induced reality. Other TV episodes titled "Quicksilver" include the 1997 installment of F/X: The Series, in which special effects expert Rollie Tyler thwarts a corporate espionage plot involving a high-tech probe during an FBI raid.^[36] Similarly, Are You Afraid of the Dark? featured "The Tale of the Quicksilver" (1995), a supernatural story about a cursed antique lamp that grants eerie wishes to its young discoverers. As of 2025, while no confirmed Marvel film adaptation centering on Quicksilver has been announced, actor Evan Peters has expressed interest in reprising his role, fueling fan speculation about potential returns in upcoming MCU projects like ensemble X-Men films.^[37]

Literature

In literature, "Quicksilver" has been used as a title for several notable works, often evoking themes of fluidity, transformation, and elusiveness associated with the element mercury. The term appears metaphorically in poetry to symbolize rapid change or intangible emotions, as in Patti Masterman's 2012 poem "Quicksilver," which reflects on the passage of time and human experiences dissolving like the metal: "All gone down, with their trials and problems, / All gone away, with their joy and weeping."^[38] One of the most prominent novels bearing the title is Neal Stephenson's Quicksilver (2003), the first volume in his Baroque Cycle trilogy. This historical fiction epic spans the late 17th and early 18th centuries in Europe and America, intertwining real historical figures like Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz with fictional characters such as the Puritan natural philosopher Daniel Waterhouse and the polymath Jack Shaftoe. The narrative explores the dawn of modern science, alchemy's transition to chemistry, cryptography, and the intellectual ferment of the Enlightenment, blending adventure, philosophy, and speculative history across multiple plotlines that converge in Boston and London.^[39]^[40] Praised for its intellectual depth and expansive scope, the book received the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2004 and set the stage for the trilogy's examination of the scientific revolution.^[41] More recently, Callie Hart's Quicksilver (2024), the inaugural book in the Fae & Alchemy series, has captivated readers in the romantasy genre. Set in a dystopian world of fae magic and alchemical intrigue, it follows thief Saeris Fane, who discovers hidden powers while navigating a desert city ruled by enigmatic fae lords, leading to an enemies-to-lovers romance fraught with betrayal and forbidden desire. The novel's sharp banter, high-stakes action, and steamy tension propelled it to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list upon release, with over 600,000 Goodreads ratings averaging 4.3 stars.^[42]^[43] The sequel, Brimstone, was published on November 18, 2025, continuing the series' blend of fantasy world-building and romantic arcs.^[44] Netflix acquired adaptation rights in a seven-figure deal in December 2024, signaling its rapid cultural impact.^[45] Short stories featuring "Quicksilver" often employ the term in adventurous or speculative contexts, such as Jonathan Green's The Ulysses Quicksilver Short Story Collection (2011), which compiles three tales of the eponymous steampunk detective thwarting imperial threats in an alternate Victorian Britain. These works highlight quicksilver's metaphorical role in depicting swift intellect and mercurial peril.^[46]

Business and organizations

Apparel and sports

Quiksilver, often stylized as Quiksilver, is a prominent surf-inspired apparel and accessories brand founded in 1969 in Torquay, Victoria, Australia, by surfers Alan Green and John Law. The company initially focused on producing boardshorts and wetsuits tailored for the surfing community, quickly expanding into a full lifestyle brand offering clothing, footwear, and gear for men, women, and youth. Its product line emphasizes functionality for water sports, including rash guards, swimwear, and outerwear suitable for beach and action lifestyles. Today, Quiksilver is owned by Boardriders, Inc., a global action sports company that also manages brands like Roxy and Billabong, following a corporate restructuring in 2017 and subsequent acquisition by Authentic Brands Group in 2023.^[47]^[48]^[49] The brand's iconic logo, featuring a stylized mountain peak above a breaking wave, was designed by co-founder Alan Green in the early 1970s and draws inspiration from the Japanese woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai, symbolizing the harmony between ocean waves and mountainous landscapes central to surfing culture. This emblem has remained largely unchanged, appearing on tags, products, and marketing materials to evoke speed, agility, and the thrill of board sports. Quiksilver's apparel extends beyond surfing to snowboarding and casual wear, with collections that blend technical performance fabrics like quick-drying synthetics and UV-protective materials.^[50]^[51] Quicksilver Boats, a European brand under the Brunswick Corporation, specializes in recreational vessels for leisure cruising and family outings, launched its line of inflatable boats in 1991, expanding to fiberglass and aluminum models in 1993, as part of Brunswick's operations in the European market.^[52]^[53] The manufacturer produces a range of fiberglass and aluminum models, including day cruisers, fishing boats, and sport boats equipped with Mercury outboard engines, designed for ease of use, safety, and versatility on inland waters and coastal areas. Popular models such as the Quicksilver 755 Weekend and Activ series emphasize spacious decks, comfortable seating, and features like bimini tops for shaded cruising. Brunswick, the parent company since its acquisition and integration, leverages its global expertise in marine engineering to ensure Quicksilver boats meet high standards for durability and performance.^[54]^[55] In the sports domain, Quiksilver has deep ties to surfing competitions, sponsoring events that promote the sport's growth and innovation. The brand backs the Quiksilver Pro France (a former World Surf League Championship Tour event) and the Quiksilver Festival by Swatch at Hossegor, France, where elite surfers compete in team-based formats and high-stakes heats. Additionally, the Quiksilver Festival by Swatch, launched in recent years, features team-based formats with international surfers in Hossegor, combining competitive surfing with music and art to celebrate surf culture. These associations extend to team sponsorships, such as supporting national surf teams and individual athletes in global circuits, reinforcing Quiksilver's role in elevating surf competitions worldwide.^[56]^[57]

Technology companies

Quicksilver Software, Inc., founded in 1984 in Irvine, California, by a team of developers from Mattel Electronics, is an independent software development studio specializing in strategy games, simulations, and educational products.^[58]^[59] The company relocated to San Clemente, California, and has focused on high-technology research and development projects, including full-stack development for gaming and military training applications.^[59]^[60] Early in its history, Quicksilver Software created simulation-based training tools for the U.S. military, such as Full Spectrum Command, a company commander training simulation developed in collaboration with the Institute for Creative Technologies to enhance strategic decision-making in combat scenarios.^[61] It also produced Combat Systems XII, a PC-based game emphasizing company-level command, resource management, and communication for military education.^[62] These projects earned recognition, including a 2008 award from the U.S. Army for innovative training software that analyzes soldier performance in simulated environments.^[63] In the early 2000s, the U.S. federal government launched the Quicksilver Initiatives under the Bush administration's President's Management Agenda, comprising 25 e-government projects from 2001 to 2002 aimed at streamlining IT services across agencies to improve efficiency for citizens, businesses, and employees.^[64]^[65] The Office of Management and Budget's Quicksilver Task Force selected these initiatives from over 350 proposals to deliver high-return cross-agency solutions, such as integrated portals and data-sharing systems, with a $5 million fund allocated for rapid implementation.^[66]^[67] Among recent entities, Quicksilver Zone, founded in 2021, is a blockchain technology startup developing financial software to enhance decentralized finance within the Cosmos ecosystem by optimizing interchain liquidity and user incentives.^[68] Quicksilver Software Development Inc., established more recently, provides custom software solutions and in 2024 launched a business innovation division focused on process optimization and skill enhancement for enterprises.^[69]

Transportation

Naval vessels

USS Quicksilver (SP-281) was a wooden-hulled motor patrol boat that served in the United States Navy during World War I.^[70] Built in 1916 by the Jahncke Navigation Company in New Orleans, Louisiana, for private owner Ernest Lee Jahncke, the vessel measured 50 feet 8 inches in length, with a beam of 10 feet and a draft of 1 foot 7 inches; it was powered to achieve a top speed of 22 knots.^[70] The Navy acquired her under charter on 24 May 1917 and commissioned her as a patrol vessel for coastal defense duties in the Eighth Naval District, which encompassed the Gulf Coast region.^[70] Initially based in New Orleans, Quicksilver conducted section patrol operations to safeguard against potential submarine threats and support local naval activities at the outset of U.S. involvement in the war.^[70] In October 1918, she was reassigned to the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida, where she provided training support for aviation flights over Florida Bay, assisting in the development of early naval air operations.^[70] Armed with two 1-pounder guns, her role emphasized rapid response and reconnaissance rather than heavy combat engagement.^[70] Following the Armistice, Quicksilver returned to New Orleans on 27 November 1918 and was decommissioned there on 28 January 1919.^[70] She was struck from the Navy Register on 17 May 1919 and sold on 30 June 1919 to George Plant of Washington, D.C., marking the end of her brief military service.^[70] No other vessels named Quicksilver have been documented in major naval registries for military use in subsequent conflicts or modern eras.^[70]

Automobiles

The Zimmer Quicksilver is a rare American luxury sports coupé produced by the Zimmer Motor Cars Corporation from 1986 to 1988.^[71] Built on the mid-engine Pontiac Fiero platform, it featured a neo-futuristic design with pop-up headlights, a long hood mimicking classic proportions, and an interior trimmed in leather and wood accents.^[72] The vehicle was powered by a 2.8-liter V6 engine producing 140 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque, mated to a three-speed automatic transmission, which provided modest performance with a curb weight of around 2,920 pounds.^[73] Priced at approximately $48,000—far exceeding the base Fiero's cost—only about 170 units were manufactured, many of which have since disappeared from records.^[71] Other notable automobiles include concept cars such as the 1983 Lincoln Quicksilver, a mid-engine V6-powered luxury sedan designed by Carrozzeria Ghia to rival European sports cars, featuring advanced aerodynamics and a sleek, futuristic body.^[74] Similarly, the 1982 Ford Quicksilver, also by Ghia, was an aerodynamic five-seat sedan concept with a 3.0-liter V6 engine and five-speed manual transmission, showcased at the Turin Auto Show to explore high-performance luxury designs.^[75] In the video game Mafia II (2010), the Quicksilver Windsor appears as a fictional mid-sized four-door sedan, including a taxi variant used for passenger transport and side activities, inspired by the 1951 Mercury Eight with rear fender skirts and a two-tone paint scheme.^[76] Equipped with a medium-powered engine in the game, it serves as a common urban vehicle for missions set in the 1940s and 1950s, emphasizing period-appropriate styling over high performance.^[76]

Computing

Software applications

Quicksilver is an open-source productivity application for macOS, designed as a keyboard-driven launcher that enables users to quickly access and manipulate applications, files, and system functions. Initially developed by Blacktree, Inc. in June 2003 as proprietary freeware, it transitioned to an open-source project in November 2006 under the code name Alchemy, allowing community contributions to its extensible architecture.^[77]^[78] The app learns user habits to prioritize frequently used items and supports plugins for enhanced functionality, such as integrating with web browsers, email clients, and scripting tools to perform tasks like image editing or system automation without relying on the mouse.^[79]^[80] Its lightweight design and customizable interface have made it a staple for power users seeking efficient workflow management on Apple systems. As of September 2025, the application remains actively maintained, with the latest release being version 2.5.3 supporting macOS 10.14 and later.^[81]^[82] QuickSilver is a professional desktop publishing software suite specialized in creating and managing complex technical documentation. Now part of Aurea Software following BroadVision's acquisition in May 2020, it evolved from Interleaf, Inc.'s flagship product acquired by BroadVision in April 2000.^[83] It supports Unicode for multilingual authoring and offers advanced tools for structured content, including XML integration and automated publishing workflows.^[84]^[85] The software's Developer's Toolkit allows customization via Interleaf Lisp, enabling users to build tailored environments for industries like aerospace and engineering where precise, large-scale document handling is essential.^[86] It extends traditional Interleaf capabilities with features for content management and portal integration, facilitating the transition from legacy formats to modern digital outputs.^[87] In 2018, Primer AI released Quicksilver, a machine learning-based tool aimed at addressing gender biases in Wikipedia by generating draft biographies for underrepresented scientists, particularly women. The system scans news articles, scientific journals, and other credible sources to extract verifiable facts, constructing concise entries with inline citations to support Wikipedia's notability guidelines.^[88] Using natural language processing techniques, it identified over 40,000 overlooked prominent figures, prioritizing those without existing pages, and outputs structured drafts that editors can refine for inclusion.^[89] This initiative highlights AI's role in enhancing encyclopedic coverage by automating initial research while emphasizing human oversight for accuracy and neutrality.^[90]

Computing projects

The QuickSilver project, developed at Cornell University in the mid-2000s, was funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under contract FA8750-04-2-0011 to create middleware for scalable, self-regenerative systems supporting secure web services in network-centric environments.^[91] Spanning from July 2004 to January 2006, it aimed to enhance the robustness and real-time responsiveness of distributed applications, such as those in the Global Information Grid, by addressing challenges in scalability, fault tolerance, and security for large-scale data centers.^[91] Key components included Ricochet for real-time multicast event notification, Quicksilver's publish-subscribe engine for high-throughput wide-area communication, and Fireflies for intrusion-tolerant overlays, enabling self-healing properties in dynamic networks.^[91] Ampere Computing's Quicksilver microarchitecture, announced in March 2020 as the codename for its Altra processor family, represents a 7 nm ARM-based design targeted at server workloads and serving as the successor to the 16 nm Skylark architecture.^[92] Fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process, Quicksilver enables high-core-count configurations up to 128 cores per socket, emphasizing energy efficiency and scalability for cloud-native applications in data centers.^[92] It builds on ARMv8-A architecture to deliver consistent performance for hyperscale computing, with initial shipments to customers beginning in 2020.^[92] Primer AI's Quicksilver, launched in 2018, is an AI-driven natural language processing system focused on building and maintaining knowledge bases by generating biographical summaries for underrepresented figures, particularly scientists missing from Wikipedia. As of 2025, the system continues to operate, generating and updating summaries daily via a public interface.^[93] The project identifies notable individuals through relation extraction from news sources and Wikidata, then produces Wikipedia-style stubs using a combination of extractive summarization and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for abstractive text generation.^[88] Trained on 30,000 English Wikipedia articles about scientists, their Wikidata entries, and over 3 million biographical sentences from news corpora, it has generated approximately 70,000 summaries and flagged 40,000 potential articles to address coverage gaps in encyclopedic knowledge.^[88]

People

Musicians

DJ Quicksilver, whose real name is Orhan Terzi, is a German-Turkish DJ and electronic music producer born on June 28, 1964, in Istanbul, Turkey, and raised in Germany after moving there as a child.^[94] He adopted the stage name Quicksilver during his early career participating in DJ contests, where a mercury (quicksilver) column measured sound levels to determine winners.^[94] Terzi emerged in the mid-1990s European club scene, specializing in uplifting trance and dream trance styles that blended energetic beats with melodic, euphoric elements, often incorporating filtered disco and soulful influences.^[95] His music gained popularity as a staple in semi-underground rave and club environments across Germany and Europe, contributing to the trance genre's mainstream breakthrough during the late 1990s.^[95] Terzi's breakthrough came with the 1997 single "Bellissima," a high-energy trance track that reached the top 10 in several European countries and became a club anthem, exemplifying his signature sound of driving rhythms and uplifting synths. That same year, he released his debut album Quicksilver, which featured hits like "Planet Love" and showcased his production prowess in crafting accessible yet dancefloor-focused electronic music.^[94] Follow-up releases included the 1998 album Escape 2 Planet Love, expanding on trance motifs with cosmic themes, and the 2003 compilation-style album Clubfiles (The Album), which collected remixes and club edits reflecting his ongoing DJ residency work.^[94] Throughout his career, Terzi has occasionally collaborated with producer Tommaso de Donatis on select projects, though much of his output remains under the solo Quicksilver moniker.^[95] Beyond his solo work, DJ Quicksilver has influenced the trance subculture through remixes and live performances, maintaining a presence in festivals and clubs into the 2000s, where his sets emphasized high-tempo, feel-good energy.^[94] Notable singles like "Ameno" (2001), a trance rendition of a Gregorian chant-inspired track, highlight his ability to fuse classical elements with modern electronic production, further cementing his role in evolving Eurodance and trance hybrids.^[94]

Athletes and wrestlers

Richard "Rick" Clements, better known by his ring name Quicksilver, is a retired American professional wrestler from San Diego, California, who competed primarily on the independent circuit during the 1990s and 2000s. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 174 pounds, Clements adopted the Quicksilver persona to emphasize his agile, high-speed wrestling style, characterized by quick strikes, aerial maneuvers, and technical precision.^[96] His in-ring approach blended hard-hitting offense with fluid transitions, earning praise for its well-rounded execution and crowd engagement.^[97] Quicksilver gained prominence in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), debuting in 2004 and becoming a staple of the promotion's tag team division.^[98] He teamed with El Generico to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship on December 2, 2006, by defeating Super Dragon and B-Boy, and defended the titles against Roderick Strong and Davey Richards on February 10, 2007, in a match that highlighted their synchronized high-flying sequences. Notable singles matches include a 2005 bout against Joey Ryan at PWG's "SoCal Indie Wrestling Classic," where Quicksilver's speed countered Ryan's power-based attacks in a competitive showcase of indie wrestling talent.^[99] His signature moves, such as the Silver Bullet (a spike piledriver) and Silverado Slam (a spinning spinebuster), underscored his ability to combine technical grappling with impactful finishes.^[100] Clements also appeared on MTV's Wrestling Society X in 2007, further exposing his quick, dynamic style to a broader audience before retiring from active competition.^[101] Beyond wrestling, the nickname Quicksilver has been associated with athletes in speed-oriented sports, evoking rapid movement and agility. American boxer Virgil Hill, a light heavyweight who primarily competed from 1984 to 2007 with a comeback win in 2015, earned the moniker "Quicksilver" from his father for his exceptional quickness in the ring, which contributed to his silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and multiple world championships.^[102] Hill's elusive footwork and rapid combinations defined his 51-7 professional record, including 24 knockouts, and led to his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007.^[103] In extreme sports, French alpine skier Henri Oreiller was retrospectively dubbed "Quicksilver" for his daring speed during the 1948 St. Moritz Winter Olympics, where he won gold in the downhill and combined events, pioneering aggressive descent techniques.^[104]

Other uses

Locomotives

The Great Western Railway (GWR) 3031 Class, also known as the Dean Single or Achilles Class, included locomotive No. 3025 Quicksilver, a 4-2-2 express passenger engine designed by William Dean.^[105] Built in August 1891 at Swindon Works as a broad-gauge convertible 2-2-2 locomotive originally named St. George, it was rebuilt to 4-2-2 configuration in October 1894 to improve stability and performance on standard-gauge lines.^[105] Renamed Quicksilver in May 1907—evoking the speed of the chemical element mercury—it served primarily on express passenger duties across the GWR network until its withdrawal in September 1908 due to the class's obsolescence amid advancing locomotive designs.^[105] In the 1930s, the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) introduced another prominent Quicksilver as No. 2510, a streamlined Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for high-speed express services.^[106] Built in September 1935 at Doncaster Works, it was one of the initial quartet of A4s painted in a distinctive silver-grey livery to match the luxury Silver Jubilee train, which it hauled alongside sister engines from London King's Cross to Newcastle, achieving a scheduled time of four hours and establishing Britain’s first major inter-city high-speed rail corridor.^[106] Renamed and renumbered to No. 15 in June 1946 under LNER's final scheme and then to BR No. 60015 in December 1948 after nationalization, Quicksilver continued on East Coast Main Line expresses through World War II and into the diesel era before withdrawal in April 1963.^[106]

Robotics

In robotics, "Quicksilver" primarily refers to names adopted by competitive teams and their machines in educational and entertainment contexts, drawing from the element mercury's synonym to evoke speed and fluidity. Team 604, known as Quixilver, represents Leland High School in San Jose, California, in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).^[107] Founded in 2001 and named after the nearby historic Quicksilver mercury mines, the student-led team designs and builds industrial-scale robots annually to compete in FRC challenges.^[108] Quixilver has amassed a record of excellence, including 11 Impact Awards (previously Regional Chairman's Awards)—the most in FRC history—for outstanding community engagement through STEM initiatives.^[109] The team has also earned multiple Regional Winner titles, Engineering Inspiration Awards, and division finals appearances at the FRC World Championship; in 2025, they won the Chezy Champs event (qualification rank 7 with a 13-2-0 record), finished as finalists at Sunset Showdown (qualification rank 3 with a 14-3-0 record), and placed third overall at the Pinnacles Regional (with a 15-2-0 record).^[110] Their robots emphasize reliable mechanisms for game tasks, such as the 2025 REEFSCAPE entry with a rotating coral collector and precision funnel intake for efficient scoring. Several other FRC teams have named robots Quicksilver, highlighting themes of agility in competition. Team 1089, Mercury from Hightstown High School in New Jersey, debuted Quick Silver as their rookie robot in 2003, featuring a powerful four-wheel drive and wide pneumatic sweeper for stacking tasks in the Stack Attack game.^[111] In 2004, they iterated to Quicksilver++, a high-speed design optimized for hanging on a 10-foot pole during the FIRST Frenzy competition, which propelled the team to strong performances across multiple regionals.^[112] More recently, in 2023, Team 3039 Wildcat Robotics from South Windsor, Connecticut, introduced Quicksilver for the Charged Up season, incorporating SDS MK4i L3 swerve drive modules for omnidirectional mobility and rapid cube/grid manipulation to maximize points.^[113] In combat robotics, Quicksilver Robotics fielded the heavyweight bot Extinguisher in BattleBots World Championship IV (2019) and V (2020), utilizing a vertical spinning bar and pneumatic CO2 extinguisher launcher inspired by autonomous firefighting designs.^[114] The Florida-based team recorded a 0-3 match record with Extinguisher, with losses to The Four Horsemen (2019), Perfect Phoenix (2020), and Valkyrie (2020).^[115]

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Quicksilver (1986) - IMDb
Rating 5.7/10 (5,725) Failed stock market whiz kid Jack Casey gets a job on a bike at San Francisco's Quicksilver Speed Delivery, where he befriends entrepreneur Hector Rodriguez.Full cast & crew · Quicksilver · Filming & production · Plot
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Quicksilver - Rotten Tomatoes
Rating 13% (16) A hotshot stock-exchange floor trader (Kevin Bacon) loses his shirt and becomes a bicycle messenger in a hilly city.
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Rating 7.7/10 (15) During the presentation of a smart probe, an FBI raid is conducted and Rollie is taken into custody.
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AI spots 40000 prominent scientists overlooked by Wikipedia
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DJ Quicksilver
### DJ Quicksilver Summary
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Leland Robotics Team 604 Quixilver
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Image Discuss: Team 1089 Team Mercury's robot Quick Silver
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[PDF] TEAM MERCURY 1089 - Chief Delphi
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Team 3039 Presents: Quicksilver - Robot Showcase - Chief Delphi
Jun 22, 2023 · Team 3039, Wildcat Robotics, is proud to present our 2023 robot, Quicksilver. Quicksilver features: SDS mk4i L3 Swerve Drive equipped with ...Team 604 Quixilver Presents: Our 2024 Robot CAD and Code ...Image Discuss: Team 1089 Team Mercury's robot Quick SilverMore results from www.chiefdelphi.com<|control11|><|separator|>
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Extinguisher (2019) - BattleBots
Robot: Extinguisher. Builder: John Flaacke IV. Type: Hammer, launcher, vertical bar spinner. Job: Driver, electrical, pneumatics, welding, design, and social ...
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Extinguisher (2020) - BattleBots
The new extinguisher features a CO2 fire extinguisher based on an autonomous fire extinguishing robot that our captain worked on.