# Process In the Fair Math Computer, a process represents an instance of an application in execution. Processes are ephemeral entities that encapsulate the state, resources, and execution context required to perform computations. They serve as the primary abstraction for managing the execution lifecycle of applications, ensuring isolated, secure, and efficient operations in a decentralized environment. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fairmath.xyz/fhe-computer/operating-system/process.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.