Matrix

Matrix is the Latin word for uterus or womb. It may refer to:

Science and mathematics

• Matrix (mathematics), a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, endowed with certain operations
• Matrix (logic), the quantifier-free part of a formula in prenex normal form
• Matrix (biology), the material or tissue between cells in which more specialized structures are embedded
• Matrix (chemical analysis), the non-analyte components of a sample
• Matrix (geology), the fine-grained material in which larger objects are embedded
• Matrix (anatomy), the nerves, lymph and blood vessels beneath and protected by the nail

Arts and entertainment

Film and television

• The Matrix (franchise), a science-fiction franchise
  • The Matrix, a 1999 science-fiction action film
    • The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture, the film's soundtrack album
• Matrix (Doctor Who), a computer system in the British TV sci-fi series Doctor Who
• Matrix (TV series), a 1993 fantasy adventure TV series
• Matrix (talk show), a 2005–12 Italian news and talk show
• Matrix, a character from the Canadian animated TV series ReBoot
• John Matrix, hero of the 1985 film Commando

Literature

• Matrix (novel), a 1998 Doctor Who novel by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker
• Matrix (comics), a DC Comics character
• Matrix (Neuromancer), a virtual-reality dataspace in the 1984 science-fiction novel Neuromancer and subsequent roleplaying game Shadowrun
• Matrix of Leadership, a fictional artifact in the Transformers robot superhero franchise
• The Matrix (magazine), a Magazine for Women Journalists published by Association for Women in Communications
• The Matrix, a novel by Denis MacEoin under the pen-name Jonathan Aycliffe

Music

• Matrix (musician), British DJ
• Matrix (band), a jazz-fusion ensemble from Wisconsin, US
• Matrix (music), an element in musical variations that remains unchanged
• Matrix (EP), a 2015 EP by B.A.P
• The Matrix (production team), a pop-music production team
  • The Matrix (The Matrix album) (2009, Unofficial)
• Matrix, a 2001 album by Ryoji Ikeda
• "Matrix", a song by Chick Corea on the album Now He Sings, Now He Sobs (1968)
• "Matrix", a song by Kate Pierson on the album Guitars and Microphones (2015)

Video games

• Enter the Matrix, a 2003 action-adventure video game
• The Matrix: Path of Neo, a 2005 action-adventure video game
• The Matrix Online, a 2005 online multiplayer video game

Organisations

• Matrix Business Technologies, a telecommunications firm
• Matrix Chambers, a barristers' set
• Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative, a London-based architectural collective, 1980–1994
• Matrix Games, an American video game publisher founded 1999
• Matrix Partners, a private equity investment firm
• Matrix Software, a Japanese video game developer founded 1994

People

• David Krejčí (born 1986), Czech-born pro ice hockey player nicknamed "The Matrix"
• Shawn Marion (born 1978), American basketball player nicknamed "The Matrix"
• Marco Materazzi (born 1973), Italian footballer nicknamed "Matrix"

Places

• Matrix (club), a Berlin nightclub opened in 1996
• The Matrix (club), a San Francisco nightclub (1965–72)
• Matrix Corporate Center, an office complex in Danbury, Connecticut, US
• The Matrix Theatre Company, in Los Angeles, California, US
• Castle Matrix, near Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland

Technology

For vehicles, see § Transportation.

• Matrix (protocol), an open standard for decentralized communication
• Diode matrix, a two-dimensional grid of intersecting diodes
• Modulation matrix (electronic music), a two-dimensional interconnecting system between 2 set of parameters: modulation sources and various destinations
• Keyboard matrix circuit, a wire grid for determining which key has been pressed on a keyboard
• Matrix (numismatics), a tool used in coin manufacturing
• Matrix (printing), a mold for casting letters
• Matrix (record production), also known as the "master", a disc used in the production of gramophone records
  • Matrix number, of a gramophone record
• Composite matrix, the binder component in composite materials:
  • Thermoset polymer matrix
  • Metal matrix composites
  • Ceramic matrix composites
• Matrix decoder, a technology for converting audio channels
• Matrix mixer, a device for routing multiple audio signals to multiple destinations

Transportation

• Hyundai Matrix, a multi-purpose road vehicle
• Toyota Matrix, a compact hatchback sold in North America
• PA-46R-350T Matrix, a version of the Piper PA-46 aircraft

Other uses

• Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange (MATRIX), a database of US citizens
• Matrixing, a type of pareidolia
• Matrix (magic trick), a close-up magic coin trick developed by Al Schneider
• Matrix, the United States brand name of the veterinary progestin altrenogest
• Matrix, the name of the playfield in Tetris

See also

• Clave matrix, a complex rhythmic pattern originally from African music
• Oberheim Matrix synthesizers, an historic product line of analog synthesizers featuring a method of programming called Matrix Modulation
• 'Matrix Mandala', a mandala used by the Shingon school of Buddhism, see Womb Realm
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